Bayern Munich fearful Liverpool might beat them to signing of Fulham's Joao Palhinha
Bayern Munich's top priority in the winter transfer window is signing defensive reinforcements due to a high number of injuries.
Bayern was hopeful of signing João Palhinha in the summer but a move collapsed, and Liverpool is now a potential competitor for his signature. [ more ]
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Bayern Munich is no longer pursuing João Palhinha, opening the possibility for Liverpool to pursue the midfielder.
Bayern Munich is looking for a versatile defender and has been linked to Kalvin Phillips and Mike Maignan. [ more ]
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool handed boost in their pursuit of 28-year-old star
Joao Palhinha is a highly sought-after defensive midfielder by top clubs like Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea.
His potential move can address existing needs for defensive midfielders at Liverpool and Arsenal, while also offering Chelsea additional depth. [ more ]
Bayern Munich watch over Joao Palhinha during Fulham's thrashing of West Ham
Bayern Munich representatives were present at Fulham's match to monitor Joao Palhinha, who they are interested in signing during the January transfer window.
Palhinha's representatives have also informed Premier League sides, including Arsenal and Liverpool, that he could be available for a transfer. [ more ]
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Bayern Munich is still interested in signing João Palhinha during the January transfer window.
Cost will be a determining factor for Bayern Munich in their transfer decisions.
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Bayern Munich is now favoring Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi as their choice for a defensive midfielder
Zubimendi is younger and potentially a cheaper option than João Palhinha [ more ]
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Bayern Munich dropped pursuits of Kevin Danso and Jonathan Clauss
Barcelona interested in signing João Palhinha as a defensive midfielder [ more ]
Ivan Toney to Arsenal, two Chelsea exits - 11 major transfers that could go through this January
We're just days away from the beginning of the January transfer window, and it could be a busy one as big names are linked with Arsenal, while there could also be some major potential departures from Manchester United and Chelsea.
Report: Bayern Munich consider Fulham FC midfielder Joao Palhinha "not a necessity" this winter
Bayern Munich remained loyal to João Palhinha after he nearly moved to Munich at the end of the 2023 transfer window, but they have steadily distanced themselves from the Fulham FC midfielder.
"Of course" - Bayern Munich confirm continued interest in Premier League ace
Bayern Munich have been unable to secure the top spot in the Bundesliga due to the impressive performance of Bayern Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso.
Bayern Munich is likely to strengthen their team in the upcoming transfer window.
The deal to acquire Fulham's midfielder, Joao Palhinha, fell through at the last minute, but Bayern Munich is still interested in signing him. [ more ]