Aston Villa, Bayern Munich and Joao Palhinha
Monday
Aston Villa are in talks with Bayern Munich over Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha after Amadou Onana suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Bayern are willing to sell the 31-year-old, who is open to Villa but has not yet decided.
Villa director Damian Vidagany confirmed discussions while stressing that no agreement exists. Tottenham declined a £26m purchase option after Palhinha’s loan last season, leaving Bayern looking for another buyer as Villa rebuild following several significant summer departures.