Glorioso 1904
·5 agosto 2026
All or nothing! Benfica make one last push for João Palhinha

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·5 agosto 2026

Benfica has decided to speed up the process for João Palhinha and has already submitted a formal offer to Bayern Munich, in an attempt to secure one of the main targets to strengthen Marco Silva’s midfield. The Eagles’ board believes the decisive moment has arrived to seal the deal and wants to avoid negotiations dragging on until the end of the transfer window.
According to journalist Bruno Andrade, from CNN Portugal, Benfica has set next Sunday as the deadline to receive a response from Bayern Munich. The board led by Rui Costa wants to quickly learn the German club’s position, so it can decide whether to keep pushing for the Portuguese international or move on to other alternatives.
continues to be seen as a priority signing for Benfica’s midfield, offering international experience, defensive quality and deep knowledge of Portuguese football. The 31-year-old midfielder remains under contract with the Bavarians, but a departure in this transfer window is still a possibility on the table.
of the holding midfielder, although without revealing the clubs involved in the process. That openness has fueled the Eagles’ hope, who have intensified contacts in recent days.
Now, all eyes are on Bayern Munich’s response. Benfica has put pressure on the Germans, set a clear deadline, and hopes the next few days will be enough to learn the outcome of one of the most high-profile dealings of this transfer window.
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