Tottenham Hotspur may soon open talks to complete a permanent move for 30-year-old Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha in the January transfer window.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Joao Palhinha has left an indelible mark on the decision-makers at Tottenham Hotspur with his performances in the first month of the 2025/26 season. That has compelled the North London club to seek talks over a permanent move for the Bayern Munich misfit heading into the winter transfer window.
The Lilywhites are ready to open talks with Bayern Munich and start “setting the the wheels in motion” to ensure they secure a permanent deal for the Lisbon native ahead of next summer. Tottenham’s loan agreement with Bayern Munich has given them the option to extend Palhinha’s stay for £27 million.
Joao Palhinha and his early impact at Tottenham
Joao Palhinha has begun resurrecting his stuttering fortunes since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Bayern Munich on a season-long loan deal this past summer. The 30-year-old has hit the ground running, becoming a mainstay in the middle of the park for the North London club with rock-solid showings.
The Portuguese international has already amassed nearly half of the game time he managed at Bayern Munich last season, scoring once in 427 minutes of action across seven outings thus far for Tottenham. Meanwhile, Palhinha’s performances have been so impressive that the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League winners are eager to begin talks over a permanent deal.
What next?
Tottenham Hotspur’s loan agreement with Bayern Munich gave them the option to convert Joao Palhinha’s stay to a permanent arrangement for £27 million. The Lilywhites are ready to open talks with Bayern Munich in the coming weeks and start “setting the the wheels in motion” to ensure they secure a permanent deal for the Lisbon native ahead of next summer.
With Yves Bissouma having no future and expected to secure a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium despite staying at the North London club until January, completing a permanent move for Palhinha will be ideal. Additionally, Rodrigo Bentancur’s long-term future is uncertain.
While recent reports have claimed that the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League winners want to extend Uruguayan midfielder’s stay at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Atletico Madrid will aim to complete a Bosman move next summer. It will be interesting to see if Palhinha remains at Tottenham once the Lilywhites open talks with Bayern Munich over a potential deal for the 30-year-old Portuguese international.
