According to reports, Bayern Munich have made an opening bid for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha after agreeing personal terms with the Portuguese international.
Palhinha has been a mainstay in the Cottagers midfield since joining the club from Sporting for around £18million in the summer of 2022.
Leading the Premier League for tackles made in his only two seasons in England, the 28-year-old s fine performances have helped Marco Silva s side secure back-to-back mid-table finishes.
He came very close to joining Bayern last summer but a deal fell through after Fulham were unable to secure a replacement in time, failing in deadline day attempts to sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Tottenham.
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It was reported earlier this week that after failing to land him in 2023.
Bayern agree personal terms with Fulham midfielder
And David Ornstein claims that the interest has transpired into a formal bid.
According to s transfer correspondent, Bayern have offered a fee in the region of €35million (£29.8m) to land Palhinha.
Ornstein says this offer has not been accepted with dialogue ongoing between the two clubs.
Bayern will feel optimistic that they can agree a deal as Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg says they are in advanced negotiations .
Plettenberg claims that Palhinha hopes he can become a Bayern player before Portugal s Euro 2024 campaign kicks off against Czechia on June 18.
: Advanced negotiations between Bayern and Fulham now! A timely agreement between is expected! Palhinha can sign a four- or five-year contract.
Transfer fee: €40-45m! Palhinha, he’s the desired defensive midfielder for [manager Vincent] Kompany. [director Max] Eberl, now pushing to sign the 28 y/o. Palhinha hopes that the transfer will be completed before the Euro. Clubs are in contact for days. Verbal agreement is done as revealed on Friday.
