Joao Palhinha, Aston Villa and Bayern Munich
Thursday
Joao Palhinha has reportedly reached an agreement with Aston Villa as talks continue with Bayern Munich. Bayern rejected Villa’s initial loan-with-option proposal and are insisting on a permanent transfer worth around €25m for the Portugal midfielder.
Villa need midfield cover after Amadou Onana suffered an ACL injury and now have the player’s approval, removing one negotiating obstacle. Bayern are trying to sell Palhinha permanently after his previous Tottenham loan failed to produce a transfer.