Joao Palhinha
Blow for Tottenham as report claims they can’t afford brilliant 26-year-old
Tottenham cannot afford the asking price for Sporting ace Joao Palhinha this summer according to a report from O Jogo (print edition August 20th, page 12). Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo is clearly keen to bolster his central midfield ranks this summer. And the addition of another defensive midfielder to compete with Pierre-Emile Højbjerg could be crucial to Tottenham’s hopes of achieving success this season. The North London outfit have been heavily linked with a move to sign Palhinha over the past few weeks (Record). There is some bad news on the horizon for Spurs, however. Tottenham target Palhinha in action for Portugal – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxJPN 0121222836st Tottenham can’t afford Palhinha O Jogo claims that Daniel Levy will not stretch to Sporting’s £35 million valuation of the Po...
Tottenham transfer plan in tatters as report claims Levy told to pay £51m for 26-y/o or no deal
Tottenham Hotspur have been told to pay a massive €60 million (£51m) if they want to sign key target João Palhinha this summer, according to Record (print edition, July 12, page 6). Record first reported about Spurs’ interest in the 26-year-old Sporting Lisbon ace at the end of last month. Nuno Espirito Santo is clearly keen to bolster the defensive side of his team this summer. And the addition of another defensive midfielder to compete with Pierre-Emile Højbjerg could be crucial to Tottenham’s hopes of achieving success next season. Joao Palhinha in action for Portugal at Euro 2020 However, it seems as though Spurs have their work cut out. Palhinha will cost Tottenham some serious cash Record’s print edition today suggested that Spurs chief Daniel Levy will have to pay £51...
Report: Wolves have secured agreement in principle to sign 24-yr-old midfield player
Wolves are close to signing the Portuguese defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha. According to reports (via Sportwitness), the Premier League club have an agreement in principle to sign the 24-year-old. Wolves are expected to pay around €15m for the player. It will be interesting to see if the transfer is confirmed in the coming weeks. Nuno needed to add more depth to his midfield and Palhinha’s signing makes a lot of sense. He could partner Neves at the heart of Wolves’ midfield next season. The 24-year-old will add defensive steel alongside Neves’ creativity. His arrival will add more balance to Wolves’ midfield next season. Furthermore, the Sporting ace will improve Wolves at the back by shielding the back four. It would also allow the creative players to operate with more freedom. Palhinh...
