Sporting have Palhinha deal, now to convince Bayern | OneFootball

João Palhinha remains one of Sporting’s top priorities for the summer transfer window, and negotiations over a possible return to Alvalade have seen new developments in recent hours. The 30-year-old midfielder is viewed by the club’s hierarchy as the ideal solution to strengthen Rui Borges’ midfield and replace a possible departure of Morten Hjulmand.

According to the newspaper A Bola, Sporting has an important trump card in this process: the player’s own willingness. A product of Alcochete, Palhinha is open to returning to the club where he came through the ranks and is willing to make a significant effort to make the deal possible.

In that regard, Sporting and the player are very close to reaching a full agreement. The Portugal international is prepared to substantially reduce his current salary to wear the green and white again, a step seen as crucial in bringing the two sides closer together.

With that hurdle overcome, the main difficulty now lies with Bayern Munich. Sporting’s officials are trying to find a financial solution capable of convincing the Germans to release a player who represented an investment of more than €50 million.

The formula preferred by the board is a loan with an option to buy, a scenario that would allow the financial effort to be spread out and increase the chances of completing the deal. In that sense, the Lions have already begun talks in an attempt to build a framework of understanding with the Bavarian club.

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