By Regan Horn@horn_regan

Palhinha set to remain at Bayern for now with Tottenham move off the cards

João Palhinha looks set to remain at Bayern Munich for the time being, despite ongoing speculation surrounding his future, with interest from several clubs currently cooling.
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According to Sky Germany, the Portuguese midfielder is expected to report back to Bayern for pre-season after a move to Tottenham Hotspur - where he spent the 2025/26 season on loan - effectively fell through. Spurs are no longer pursuing Palhinha following the recent signings of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

A return to Sporting Lisbon is also proving difficult at this stage, with Bayern’s valuation of the midfielder reportedly considered too high.

Despite this, Palhinha’s long-term future in Munich remains uncertain. Several clubs are still monitoring his situation, and discussions with potential suitors are ongoing. The 30-year-old remains under contract with Bayern until 2028.

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