
Arsenal's tormentor close to joining Bayern Munich in the dying hours of the transfer window
Reading Time: 2min | Wed. 30.08.23. | 12:56
According to German media, Joao Palhinha caught the attention of the Bavarians, who are in the market for a top-class holding midfielder
Bayern Munich have seriously entered the race for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, who scored a point-worth equaliser against Arsenal in a 2-2 Premier League draw on Saturday.
According to German media, the 27-year-old Portuguese player caught the eyes of the Bavarians, who are looking for a high-quality defensive midfielder.
Fulham's João Palhinha is Bayern's new priority for the #6 position. The club is said to have already made an offer to the Portuguese midfielder [@altobelli13] pic.twitter.com/374XJHkB84
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) August 30, 2023
Joshua Kimmich plays in a deeper position, but he is known for his playmaking skills rather than his defensive attributes. On the other hand, Leon Goretzka is a box-to-box midfielder and is always insecure during transitions due to his tendency to make runs into the attacking third. So the Bavarians have lacked a typical number six since the departure of Thiago Alcantara in 2020, and Bayern's hierarchy have been criticised for failing to deal with the issue.
However, Palhinha's arrival could lead to the departures of Ryan Gravenberch and Marcel Sabitzer from Allianz Arena. Gravenberch's future is already hanging in the balance, having grown frustrated over his lack of game time this season.
Meanwhile, reports suggest Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are also interested in the Fulham's player and the dying hours of the transfer window will tell us the epilogue of the Palhinha saga.












