Sporting CP challenge Tottenham for signing of Bayern's Joao Palhinha
Sporting CP is competing with Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of João Palhinha from Bayern Munich. After a successful loan at Tottenham, Palhinha has expressed a desire to stay in London but is also open to returning to his former club. Negotiations are ongoing, but Bayern is expected to seek a significant fee for the player.
- ▪João Palhinha has a €30 million purchase option with Tottenham Hotspur.
- ▪Sporting CP is interested in bringing Palhinha back to Lisbon, where he started his career.
- ▪Palhinha is reportedly willing to reduce his salary to facilitate a return to Sporting CP.
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