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Tottenham Hotspur Intensify Joao Palhinha Pursuit Amid Bayern’s Price Drop and Arsenal’s Failed Attempt
Tottenham Hotspur are ramping up their pursuit of Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha, as fresh reports provide clarity on Bayern Munich’s asking price for the player this summer. The North London club have made no secret of their desire to reinforce their midfield, and with Thomas Frank now at the helm, the search for a commanding number six has taken center stage.
Over the past few weeks, Spurs Web has tracked a series of developments linking Tottenham with a move for Palhinha. Frank, known for his emphasis on structure and control in midfield, is believed to be a major advocate for the signing. His familiarity with Premier League talent and preference for disciplined defensive midfielders has seemingly put Palhinha at the top of his wish list.
This renewed push for Palhinha coincides with growing speculation that Spurs are looking to offload Yves Bissouma. The Mali international, who has struggled for consistent form since joining from Brighton, did feature in Tottenham’s recent pre-season clash against Reading. However, whispers from within the club suggest that his future remains uncertain, particularly if Spurs can secure a replacement in the coming weeks.
According to new updates, Tottenham have reopened talks with Bayern Munich regarding Palhinha, having explored a potential deal for the ex-Fulham star earlier this summer. And now, a major twist has emerged—Bayern are reportedly willing to sell the midfielder for a significantly reduced fee.
Respected journalist Christian Falk, speaking on the FC Bayern Insider podcast, confirmed that the Bundesliga giants are prepared to let Palhinha leave the Allianz Arena in the current transfer window—if the right offer comes in. Despite signing the 30-year-old for around £48 million just last summer, Bayern are now willing to accept between €25 million (£21.6m) and €30 million (£25.9m) for the player.
Falk added that Palhinha is open to a return to the Premier League after enduring a frustrating debut season in Germany, where he struggled for consistent minutes in Thomas Tuchel’s squad. This openness to a move back to England puts Tottenham in a strong negotiating position, especially as the reported fee falls well within their summer transfer budget.
Tottenham’s interest in the Portuguese enforcer dates back to his time at Fulham, where he earned plaudits for his combative style, ball-winning ability, and positional intelligence. With Spurs aiming to re-establish control in the heart of midfield, particularly in European competition and domestic cup runs, Palhinha is viewed as an ideal fit.
Interestingly, Tottenham are not the only Premier League side to have shown interest in the 30-year-old. TBR Football previously suggested that Arsenal were keeping tabs on Palhinha, although those links appeared to cool. However, Christian Falk’s report has now confirmed that Arsenal did make a concrete approach for the midfielder earlier this summer, only for negotiations with Bayern to break down.
The Gunners have since moved on and completed the signing of Brentford’s Christian Norgaard—ironically, another midfielder who was also on Tottenham’s radar. With that deal finalized, it remains to be seen whether Mikel Arteta’s side will return for Palhinha or if their midfield business is done for the window.
For Tottenham, the opportunity to land a seasoned Premier League performer like Palhinha at a reduced fee could be too good to pass up. While his time at Bayern may not have gone according to plan, his proven ability in English football and international pedigree make him a highly attractive option.
As the transfer window enters a decisive phase, Tottenham are expected to continue talks with Bayern in the hope of reaching an agreement soon. Should a deal materialize, it would represent a significant statement of intent from Thomas Frank’s Spurs, reinforcing their ambition to build a balanced, competitive squad capable of challenging on multiple fronts in 2025.