João Palhinha's loan from Bayern Munich to Tottenham Hotspur began positively but has deteriorated due to a coaching change and a relegation battle. Bayern Munich likely hoped Tottenham would activate the buy option in the loan deal. However, Tottenham is satisfied with Palhinha but is reluctant to pay the €25m buy option and seeks to negotiate a lower fee. A final decision regarding his future is anticipated at the end of the season.
"Tottenham are generally happy with João Palhinha and would like to keep him. However, they're currently unwilling to pay the €25m (plus bonuses) option to buy - and want to renegotiate a lower fee with Bayern."
"A coaching change later, Palhinha finds himself in the middle of a serious relegation fight that is going right down to the wire."
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