Sporting and Benfica on alert: Palhinha among Kompany's options (video) | OneFootball

João Palhinha, who had been linked with a possible return to Sporting in this transfer window, has been called up by Vincent Kompany to join Bayern Munich’s pre-season tour of Asia. The midfielder is part of the 26-man squad that will hold a training camp in Jeju, South Korea.

The Portuguese international has been training as normal with the rest of the Bayern squad and will travel alongside names such as Luis Díaz. Despite being included in the travelling party, Palhinha is not in the coach’s plans for the new season and is still looking for a solution for his future.

The 31-year-old player had considered the possibility of returning to Alvalade, the club where he came through the ranks and established himself in the first team. Sporting looked into the conditions of a possible deal, but ultimately turned their attention to other options for Rui Borges’ midfield.

In addition to the Lions, Benfica are also keeping an eye on the Portuguese international’s situation and want to strengthen the middle of the park in this transfer window. His inclusion in Bayern’s pre-season therefore does not mean that Palhinha will remain in Munich, with the German club open to negotiating his departure.

For now, he will continue working under Kompany and could be used in the friendly against Jeju United, scheduled for Tuesday at 12:00.

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