Bayern Munich name price to sell João Palhinha to Sporting | OneFootball

Sporting remain interested in securing João Palhinha’s return in this summer transfer window, viewing the Portugal international as one of the main candidates to fill a possible vacancy left by Morten Hjulmand. However, the negotiations are not proving easy due to Bayern Munich’s financial demands.

The Bavarian club remain firm in their valuation of the midfielder and do not intend to accept offers below €25 million. Although he is not considered untouchable by the Germans, Bayern’s board are not willing to make the player’s departure any easier.

The Portuguese midfielder continues to attract interest from other European clubs. Among the clubs keeping an eye on his situation is Tottenham, the team he played for on loan last season. Sporting also have Sergi Altimira on their radar to strengthen the midfield.

However, Real Betis are also unwilling to lower their financial demands, setting the player’s price at €20 million. For that reason, the search for a new defensive midfielder could drag on for much of the transfer window.

This season, wearing the Tottenham shirt, João Palhinha - valued at €15 million - made 45 appearances: 33 in the Premier League, eight in the Champions League, two in the EFL Cup, one in the FA Cup and another in the UEFA Super Cup. In 2,917 minutes on the pitch, the defensive midfielder scored seven goals and provided two assists.

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