“Expect movement” – Liverpool & Bayern transfer target named as one to watch this summer
Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha looks like one to watch on the transfer market again this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano following previous transfer rumours about the likes of Liverpool.
The Portugal international has shone in the Premier League and it seems Romano expects movement for him this summer, though Bayern Munich coming back in for him will likely depend on who ends up replacing Thomas Tuchel as the club’s manager for next season.
Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Romano provided his latest understanding on Palhinha’s future, with things looking quiet for the moment, but probably not for too much longer.
Liverpool have also been linked with Palhinha by Football Insider, so there’ll no doubt be a few Reds fans keeping an eye on his situation following the latest update from Romano that suggests his future lies away from Craven Cottage.
“There was a lot written about Joao Palhinha last summer as he came close to leaving Fulham, with a move to Bayern collapsing late on. It’s gone quiet in recent weeks and months, and while nothing is happening now, I expect movement on this saga again soon,” Romano said.
“I expect Palhinha to be one to watch, so let’s see who is going to be the next Bayern manager, as this could be important to understand if they will return for Palhinha or not.”
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