Tottenham Hotspur Are Genuine Contenders For This Bayern Munich Midfielder: Good Choice For Frank?

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3 days ago

In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that Tottenham Hotspur are genuine contenders for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. It has been claimed that Spurs are eyeing a move to bring the Portuguese talent to North London this summer.
Palhinha's Impressive Form In German Football
The 30-year-old caught the eye at times for the Munich outfit in the previous campaign. However, he was sidelined for a lot of games for them due to injury. The Portuguese sensation took part in 25 matches for Bayern Munich last season in various competitions.
Palhinha anchored the midfield with conviction as he made 20 tackles, 13 blocks and 4 interceptions in the Bundesliga. He was even accurate when distributing possession from midfield after making 92.4% of his attempted passes in the German first division (stats via fbref.com).
Palhinha's current deal at Bayern Munich will expire in the summer of 2028. Thus, it would be difficult for Tottenham to land him on a cut-price deal this off-season.
MUNICH, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 05: Joao Palhinha of FC Bayern München talks to the media during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 press conference at FC Bayern München Training Ground Säbener Strasse on November 05, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by)
Is Palhinha A Good Choice For Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank?
Palhinha is a good tackler of the ball and can make some important interceptions for his team at the centre of the park. He doesn't mind putting his foot through the ball when needed and is a tidy passer of the ball as well. Palhinha can even use his powerful 1.90m frame to dominate the oppostion in the air.
However, the Portuguese sensation needs to add some goals and assists to his game. He is quite familiar with the Premier League from his time at Fulham and won't take much time to adjust to life at Tottenham.
We can expect Palhinha to add more bite and steel to Thomas Frank's midfield department. He is good enough to compete for regular first-team football at the North London club next season.
At 30, Palhinha has still got a few good seasons left in him to play at his best. Therefore, he would be a good choice for Spurs to consider in the short term. He has got the experience and skill set to be a real asset for Tottenham in the coming years. Hence, Frank should consider going all out to get Palhinha on board before the end of this summer transfer window.