Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan breaks silence on Joao Palhinha transfer amid Chelsea links

Fulham might think about offers for Joao Palhinha if they are good, but they really want to keep him at the club. Fulham's vice-chairman Tony Khan said that they would look at offers for Joao Palhinha that make sense, but they are happy he is with them.

Joao Palhinha almost went to Bayern Munich before, but last September, he agreed to stay with Fulham until 2028, and maybe even longer. Even though big teams like Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City are interested in him, he is very important at Fulham.

He was the best at tackling in the Premier League last season and he might be the best again this year. Tony Khan knows that big clubs know how good the 28-year-old is. He told talkSPORT: «He's a huge part of the core fold, and we love having him here and we want him part of the team as long as possible, we were very happy to extend his contract.»

«If an offer came along and it made sense for everyone, I think that's something you have to consider with every player at the right time.»

«We want to keep him and we have kept him. He's been staying with us and there's a lot of demand. There's now a huge market for Joao Palhinha. Now, eyes have opened.»

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Palhinha joined Fulham in July 2022 and made a significant impact in his first season, scoring four goals and showcasing his impressive tackling skills.

A rumoured move to Bayern fell through at the last minute last summer, though it is believed that the Bundesliga club kept an eye on him during the recent January transfer window.

Fulham's owner Khan expressed his desire for the ex-Sporting Lisbon player to