Bayern bigwig warns Benfica over Palhinha: we'd like to sell | OneFootball

João Palhinha remains part of Bayern Munich’s Asian tour, but the situation surrounding the Portugal international remains unchanged. Max Eberl, the German champions’ sporting director, once again publicly acknowledged that the midfielder is not part of the plans for the new season, stressing that the club wants to find a solution for his departure in this summer transfer window.

Speaking to the press, the German executive included João Palhinha, Sacha Boey and Bryan Zaragoza on the list of players Bayern want to transfer in the coming weeks: "I believe I was fairly clear three days ago. We would like to transfer those players. They will have a very difficult time with us if they stay. Even so, they have the right to train at Bayern and show what they can do. Nobody has anything against that. But for our overall planning, we have a different idea," said Max Eberl.

The Bavarians’ sporting director also revealed that negotiations are ongoing, although he admits many moves are only likely to gain momentum during August: "There is a lot happening. In the transfer market, the first phase has already taken place, with the major transfers. Now a few more important deals may emerge and then, in August, clubs will assess their squads, whether because of European competitions or possible injuries. We will have to wait a little longer, but there is, in fact, already some movement," he added.

It should be remembered that João Palhinha remains one of the names identified by Benfica to strengthen Marco Silva’s midfield. However, Bayern Munich’s financial demands continue to make any approach by the SAD led by Rui Costa difficult.

Despite their interest in the Portugal international, the Eagles are keeping other alternatives under consideration and continue to monitor the situation closely, hoping that the German club will soften the conditions required to negotiate the departure of the former Fulham midfielder.

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