Bayern turn down 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 reportedly 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 position is due to the fact that João Palhinha is not part of Vincent Kompany’s plans for the future. In this way, 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 move, a scenario that could make a potential deal easier. Even so, the Eagles are not closing the door on a significant investment in the player and are willing to move forward with 25 million euros for the signing of João Palhinha.

from Benfica: “If I were talking about the players you are talking about, the plane would take off, arrive in Scotland, and I’d still be here... Benfica’s squad will not stay like this, and there will be departures by the end of August.”

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