"Fulham would consider a move for Joao Palhinha if Tottenham do not take up their option to sign him. There is not yet clarification on his situation but in recent weeks sources have become less convinced that Spurs trigger the option to take him on a permanent deal, which is worth €30m / £26m. Fulham will keep an eye on the situation in case there is a possibility to lure him back to Craven Cottage in the summer."
"Palhinha showed ambition when he left Fulham for the Bundesliga but his move did not go to plan and he is still not hitting the levels at Tottenham that he once showed in west London. Bayern Munich appears to have no use for Palhinha, who the club has never really had a plan on how he would fit. Now, the Bavarians just need a partner to work with and Fulham - as unlikely as it seems - could be willing to bring him back."
"While Vincent Kompany has largely preferred Alexander Pavloic in the Champions League alongside Joshua Kimmich, Goretzka has been used heavily in the Bundesliga. He has made 12 starts in the Bundesliga this season and has made a further two appearances from the bench, proving to be a utility player once again. It is unclear whether Goretzka will stay at the club beyond the summer, as he has not been offered a new deal, but he is unlikely to be sold in January."
Joao Palhinha could return to Fulham if Tottenham decline their €30m/£26m purchase option after his loan. Sources have grown less convinced Tottenham will trigger the option. Palhinha left Fulham for the Bundesliga but struggled to reproduce his previous levels at Tottenham. Bayern lack a plan for Palhinha and seek a partner to take him, with Fulham potentially willing to re-sign him if Marco Silva remains manager. Leon Goretzka has been used heavily in the Bundesliga with 12 starts and two substitute appearances; he has no new deal and Atletico Madrid could show interest, though a January sale is unlikely.
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