According to a report by Caught Offside, Joao Palhinha is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit in the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Casemiro’s long-term future. So, the 29-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder has emerged as a target for the Premier League outfit.
The Lisbon native is also a target for Fulham, but he does not want to return to the West London club in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich will demand around €30-35 million to part ways with Palhinha, and the Bundesliga champions prefer to sell him to a Premier League outfit.
Joao Palhinha has struggled to make his mark since joining Bayern Munich from Fulham last summer. While Die Roten chased the 29-year-old for nearly a year, the payoff has not been worth it, as the player was in and out of the starting lineup throughout the 2024/25 season.
The Portuguese international could not even manage 1,000 minutes of game time across 24 appearances in all competitions. However, Palhinha’s stock in the market remains high, with several Premier League clubs, including Fulham and Manchester United, vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Fulham’s interest in Joao Palhinha is understandable. The Cottagers are combing the market for a versatile midfielder amid uncertainties surrounding Andreas Pereira’s long-term future. So, the Bayern Munich midfielder has emerged as a viable target for Fulham. However, the player does not want to return to Craven Cottage in the summer transfer window, thus dealing a blow to the West London club’s prospects.
As for Manchester United, Christian Eriksen will officially depart from Old Trafford as a free agent in a few days. In addition, Casemiro faces an uncertain future at Manchester United. So, the Red Devils need a new midfielder, with the Bayern Munich man an option worth considering. Meanwhile, Die Roten will demand around €30-35 million to part ways with Palhinha.
The report has also revealed that the Bundesliga champions prefer to sell the 29-year-old Portuguese international to a Premier League club. So, with the player not keen on returning to Fulham, Manchester United may have a handy opportunity to secure his services.
