Warning, Sporting! Bayern under pressure, Palhinha at heart of it | OneFootball

Sporting could benefit from a change in circumstances at Bayern Munich. João Palhinha is on the list of players the German champions want to put on the market this summer, in a move that could have a direct impact on the future of Max Eberl, the club’s sporting director.

According to information reported by Bild journalists Christian Falk and Julian Agardi, the German official is under strong internal pressure and has been given a clear mission by the board: significantly reduce the squad’s wage bill by the end of August.

Max Eberl’s future in the role will in fact depend on how successful he is in this transfer window. Bayern’s hierarchy are demanding a reduction in the wage bill and want to resolve the situation of several players who are not part of the plans for next season.

Among the names identified is João Palhinha. After spending the 2025/26 season on loan at Tottenham, the Portuguese midfielder still has no defined future in Munich and is part of the list of players Bayern want to remove from the payroll.

The situation could represent an opportunity for clubs interested in João Palhinha, such as the Lions. The Portugal international continues to be linked with Sporting, who are closely monitoring all developments involving the 30-year-old midfielder,

Check out some moments from Palhinha at Tottenham:

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