New Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany is set to return to the Premier League for his first signing.
Sky Sports Germany are reporting that Bayern have agreed personal terms with Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha and will now discuss a fee with the Cottagers for the midfielder.
Portugal’s Palhinha has been named in Roberto Martinez’s Euro 2024 squad, meaning Bayern will have to move quickly if they are to complete the deal before the tournament kicks off on Friday.
Palhinha has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since joining Fulham in 2022 from Sporting CP.
🚨🔴 Bayern have reached an agreement on personal terms with João Palhinha!
The contract is ready, the salary agreed and the green light from the player who really wants to make it happen.
Club-to-club negotiations will follow for a fee of around €45m, as @Plettigoal @SkySportDe report.
Approaching. 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/XTAN0xX0tr
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 9, 2024
His form almost saw him join Bayern last summer only for Fulham to pull out of the deal at the last minute after failing to find a replacement.
And it has been reported that the draft of that deal has been renewed, leading to a quick end to negotiations with Bayern and the player this time around.
Fulham will be reluctant to sell but a fee of around £40million could be enough to tempt them, especially with the 28-year-old keen to leave.
