The race for João Palhinha is beginning to heat up, with Juventus and AC Milan emerging as two of the strongest contenders for the experienced Portuguese midfielder.
According to an exclusive report from TuttoJuve, the Bayern Munich player is no longer considered part of the German club’s long-term plans and could be on the move before the summer transfer window closes.
Palhinha recently returned to Bayern after spending last season on loan at Tottenham, where he enjoyed an impressive campaign.
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The 31-year-old made 45 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals and providing three assists, proving he can still perform at a high level in one of Europe’s toughest leagues.
Despite those encouraging displays, his future now appears to lie away from Bavaria.
Bayern Ready to Sell
Although Palhinha remains under contract with Bayern Munich until June 2028, the midfielder is reportedly not viewed as a key figure in Vincent Kompany’s project.
As a result, the Bundesliga giants are believed to be actively seeking a permanent transfer before the end of the summer window.
According to TuttoJuve, both Juventus and Milan have already opened initial discussions with Bayern Munich to understand the conditions of a possible deal.
The German champions are reportedly willing to let the Portuguese international leave for around €15 million, a fee that is considered affordable by both Serie A clubs.
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For Juventus, Palhinha’s experience, physical presence, and defensive qualities could provide an important boost in midfield, while Milan also see the veteran as a player capable of adding leadership and balance to their squad ahead of the new season.
Portuguese Giants Also Monitoring the Situation
The competition is not limited to Italy. Portuguese heavyweights Benfica and Sporting CP are also closely monitoring developments and could attempt to bring Palhinha back to his homeland if negotiations with the Serie A clubs fail to progress.
With Bayern Munich open to selling and several clubs showing concrete interest, the coming weeks are expected to be decisive.
Juventus and Milan have already taken the first steps, but they will need to move quickly if they want to secure the signature of one of the most experienced midfielders currently available on the transfer market, as TuttoJuve reports.