Journalist: Tottenham Hotspur want to sign Bayern Munich midfielder
Spurs show interest in experienced midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Joao Palhinha's situation as Bayern Munich remain open to offers. According to Florian Plettenberg, the interest is not yet concrete, but Palhinha's representatives are aware of Tottenham's monitoring.
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'Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Joao Palhinha's situation. It is not concrete at this stage, but there is interest,' reported Plettenberg. The 30-year-old defensive midfielder has been a long-term target for Premier League clubs, and with Bayern now prepared to engage in talks, his future may be revisited.
Bayern's stance is clear: 'Bayern are open to talks should suitable offers arrive for the 30 y/o.' Tottenham, seeking greater balance in midfield under Thomas Frank, may yet decide to escalate their interest.
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Joao Palhinha is undoubtedly a solid midfielder, and if Spurs had signed him from Fulham a year ago, few would have objected. But now, at 30, the deal starts to feel less like forward planning and more like a patch job.
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We've seen this film before. A veteran name becomes available, Spurs show interest, talks drag on, and eventually either the price is too high or someone else swoops in. If this is just posturing, then fine. If it's serious, then you hope the club have done the long-term analysis. Palhinha could bring structure and aggression to their midfield, but how does he fit stylistically? Can he keep up with the pace Frank wants?
And Bayern are not desperate sellers. They know what they have. So do Spurs really need to take this on unless it's for the right fee, the right contract length, and a clear role within the squad?
It's not about saying no to Palhinha, but about asking the right questions. Because after so many misfires, Spurs can't afford to make another short-sighted call.
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