According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur have \u2018agreed personal terms\u2019 with Bayern Munich star Joao Palhinha amid interest from Manchester United.<\/p>\n
This summer transfer window has been frustrating for Spurs<\/strong> <\/a>as they have missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White, who has penned a new contract after Nottingham Forest made a tapping-up accusation.<\/p>\n Still, the north London outfit have spent \u00a3120m on signings this summer<\/strong> <\/a>as they have landed Mohammed Kudus, while Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso have joined the club permanently after last season\u2019s loans.<\/p>\n Now, Tottenham have turned their attention to signing former Fulham star Palhinha, who has reportedly featured on a midfield shortlist for Man Utd.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Last summer, the 30-year-old left Fulham to join Bayern Munich for a potential overall fee of \u00a347m, but he is set for a return to the Premier League after only making 25 appearances for the Bundesliga champions in the 2024\/25 campaign.<\/p>\n READ:\u00a0Tottenham star \u2018edges closer\u2019 to \u2018sensational move\u2019; Romano drops \u2018green light\u2019 update on second exit<\/a> On Thursday, Spurs moved to the front of the queue for Palhinha\u2019s signature, with Sky Germany\u2019s Florian Plettenberg revealing \u2018advanced talks\u2019 over the transfer.<\/a><\/p>\n He revealed:<\/p>\n \u2018Tottenham are in advanced talks with Bayern Munich over the loan signing of Joao Palhinha, according to Sky in Germany.<\/p>\n \u2018Sky Sports News understands it would be a straight loan as it stands without an option or an obligation to buy.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MORE SPURS COVERAGE ON F365\u2026<\/strong> Transfer expert Romano subsequently revealed that Palhinha has \u2018agreed personal terms\u2019 ahead of a move to Spurs, who will \u2018cover his salary\u2019. He has also confirmed two details regarding the structure of the deal.<\/p>\n He tweeted:\u00a0\u2018Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Jo\u00e3o Palhinha and are in advanced talks with Bayern.<\/p>\n \u2018Initial loan for Palhinha\u2026 and understand the agreement will also include a buy option clause, not mandatory. Spurs will cover his salary, deal at final stages.\u2019<\/p>\n Journalist Ben Jacobs added: \u2018Joao Paulinha close to joining Spurs on an initial loan.<\/p>\n \u2018Paulinha has already agreed to the move. Parties now finalising a potential buy option.<\/p>\n \u2018As revealed, Paulinha told Spurs he\u2019s keen to move permanently, but loan formula will remain.\u2019<\/p>\n
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