According to an update by Christian Falk, Joao Palhinha could be open to joining Fulham or West Ham United in the summer. The two London clubs are keen on securing his signature, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The Portuguese International has not been able to live up to the expectations at the German club, and he needs to move on in the summer.
Palhinha has proven himself to be a reliable performer in the Premier League in the past. The opportunity to return to his comfort zone could be ideal for him. He could be a key player for Fulham and West Ham. The Bayern Munich midfielder has already played for the Cottagers in the past, and he might be able to settle in quickly and make an instant impact.
Fulham have not been able to replace Palhinha properly, and they could use a quality defensive midfielder like him. It will be interesting to see if they can agree on a deal with the Bundesliga club for the player.
Meanwhile, West Ham have been quite vulnerable defensively, and someone like Palhinha could make a huge difference for them. The 29-year-old will not only protect that defensive unit, but he will also allow the creative players to operate with more freedom. So, it is understandable why West Ham are interested in him.
The Bayern Munich midfielder is at the peak of his powers, and he needs to play regularly. At the Bundesliga club, he is behind Aleksandar Pavlovic and Leon Goretzka in the pecking order. He needs to leave the German club in the summer to play more often. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Bayern Munich paid around €51 million to sign the player, and they will look to recoup the money in the summer. It is unlikely that any club would be willing to pay that kind of money for the Portuguese international. Bayern Munich will have to be reasonable with their demands for the move to go through.
