Bayern knock back Villa bid, Benfica hope again for João Palhinha | OneFootball

Benfica remain interested in signing João Palhinha in this transfer window. The defensive midfielder has reportedly already reached an agreement with Aston Villa on personal terms, although there is still no agreement between the clubs.

According to Record, the Eagles’ hierarchy still retain some hope regarding the deal. The Birmingham club are said to have submitted a loan offer to Bayern Munich, but it was rejected by the Germans, who want to negotiate the player’s transfer on a permanent basis.

The Bavarian side’s stance is due to the fact that João Palhinha is not part of Vincent Kompany’s plans for the future. As such, Bayern are looking to find a permanent solution for the Portuguese international, who returned to the German club after a spell at Fulham.

Benfica would be more open to a loan deal, a scenario that could make a potential operation easier. Even so, the Eagles are not closing the door on a significant investment in the player and are willing to move forward with an offer of 25 million euros to sign João Palhinha.

Marco Silva has Manu Silva and Enzo Barrenechea available for the position, but signing a defensive midfielder remains a real possibility. Asked about João Palhinha, of Benfica: “If I were talking about the players you are talking about, the plane would leave, arrive in Scotland, and I would still be here... Benfica’s squad will not stay like this, and until the end of August there will be departures.”

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