Bayern confirm movement around João Palhinha, Sporting monitor it | OneFootball

he remains outside Bayern Munich’s plans, despite having joined the German side’s pre-season tour of Asia. The midfielder, who had been linked with a return to Sporting, remains on the market and is expected to leave the Bavarian club.

Max Eberl, Bayern’s sporting director, once again publicly acknowledged that the club wants to find a new destination for the Portugal international. “We would like to transfer these players. They will have a very difficult time with us if they stay,” he said, also referring to Sacha Boey and Bryan Zaragoza.

“Even so, they have the right to train at Bayern and show what they can do. No one has anything against that. But for the overall planning, we have a different idea,” the executive added, making it clear that Palhinha’s presence in training does not change his surplus-to-requirements status.

Eberl also confirmed that there is movement surrounding the three players, although he admits the process may gather more momentum during August. “We will have to wait a little for that, but there is indeed movement already,” explained the German official.

Palhinha was even tipped for a possible return to Alvalade, but Sporting ultimately moved for other midfield options. The 31-year-old player is also on Benfica’s radar, with the club monitoring the situation while assessing other options to strengthen the area.

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