Benfica keen to push Palhinha talks through, but wages alarm | OneFootball

João Palhinha remains Benfica’s main target to strengthen the midfield in this summer transfer window. The SAD led by Rui Costa continues to keep the Portuguese international at the top of its list of priorities and is willing to persist with the signing as long as there is room to complete the deal. Even so, the Reds’ officials have already identified other alternatives and could quickly move forward with a plan B if they conclude that bringing the midfielder to Luz is impossible.

Benfica’s board is aware of the difficulties involved in the process. Bayern Munich are still asking for a fee of around €20 million to release the 31-year-old player, an amount considered high by the Eagles. In addition, Palhinha’s high salary and interest from other clubs make the negotiations even more complex.

Despite the obstacles, Benfica believe that the player’s willingness could be decisive. The Portuguese international has already shown openness to returning to Portuguese football and maintains a close relationship with Marco Silva, the coach who managed him at Fulham and who sees Palhinha as the ideal signing to bring balance to Benfica’s midfield.

Meanwhile, the situation in Bavaria remains unchanged. João Palhinha remains with Bayern Munich’s training camp in South Korea, but is still not part of the plans for the new season. The midfielder is not even included in the official squad list released by the German club and, recently, Vincent Kompany once again made it clear that the Portuguese player’s future does not lie with the Bavarian side.

At the same time, the deadlock is beginning to cause some discomfort at Luz. As Glorioso 1904 revealed exclusively, as soon as possible, whether with the arrival of João Palhinha or through the signing of another midfielder for Marco Silva’s squad.

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