Palhinha further away? Benfica target heads to Asia | OneFootball

João Palhinha has once again featured in Vincent Kompany’s plans and is part of Bayern Munich’s squad for the pre-season tour in South Korea. The Portugal international, who continues to be linked with Benfica in this summer transfer window, is travelling to Asia with the Bavarians, raising fresh doubts over how his future will unfold.

The 31-year-old midfielder is among the 26 players called up by the Belgian coach for the training camp in Jeju. Despite travelling with the rest of the squad, Palhinha remains outside Kompany’s plans for the new season, meaning an exit from Bayern Munich is still on the table. Even so, his inclusion in the German side’s preparations represents another obstacle for any club hoping to secure his signing in the coming weeks.

Alongside João Palhinha, Sacha Boey, another player viewed as surplus to requirements in the Bavarian squad, is also travelling to South Korea. Going the other way, Bryan Zaragoza remains in Germany following a specific physical recovery plan, as do Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Lennart Karl.

Benfica remain attentive to the Portuguese international’s situation and see the midfielder as a priority to strengthen their midfield in this transfer window. However, the Eagles are looking to lower Bayern Munich’s financial demands before making a definitive move for the deal.

With a contract valid for another two seasons, João Palhinha is now preparing to take part in the German champions’ Asian tour, with a meeting against Jeju United scheduled for next Tuesday. Meanwhile, the future of the former Portugal international remains open and continues to be one of the most closely watched files of this transfer window.

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