Alasdair Gold has now provided an update on Tottenham’s move for Joao Palhinha and the North London club’s midfield plans over the coming weeks.
While a number of outlets have reported that Tottenham are pushing ahead with a move for Joao Palhinha, a move for the Portuguese international may not be straightforward for the Lilywhites.
This is because, according to some sources, Palhinha would prefer to remain at Allianz Arena and fight for his place.
However, that is not deterring Tottenham Hotspur, who are now pushing ahead with talks over a move for the Portugal international.
Tottenham expect a midfield exit as they step up Joao Palhinha talks
The Athletic were the first to report on Thursday that Tottenham have begun talks with Bayern Munich over a loan deal for Palhinha.
Alasdair Gold has now also backed up the claim, confirming that conversations are being held regarding a temporary switch to N17 for the former Fulham man.
The journalist added that the Palhinha talks suggest Thomas Frank’s men are confident of offloading at least one midfielder over the coming weeks.
As per @jaydmharris, Spurs have now held talks with Bayern over a loan move for Joao Palhinha. A problem position in the squad and would suggest the club are confident of getting at least one midfielder out of the door in the weeks ahead.
— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) July 31, 2025
Senior Spurs man expected to make way for Palhinha
It has been reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are working to find a buyer for Yves Bissouma, who has only one year left on his contract.
Several Italian outlets had previously claimed that Juventus are eyeing a move for Bissouma, but the speculation linking the Mali international with a move to Turin has cooled over the last few days.
A couple of days ago, it emerged that West Ham United are plotting a move for Bissouma, who is valued at around €15m to €20m (£13m to £17m) by Spurs.
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