Palhinha was Fulham’s player of the season in his debut campaign at Craven Cottage and made 79 appearances in total for the club. Before his move to the Premier League, he had spent the entirety of his senior career in Portugal with Sporting CP and had several loan spells elsewhere.

Tottenham are closing in on the loan signing of João Palhinha with the Bayern Munich midfielder set to undergo a medical on Friday, the PA news agency understands.

Tottenham Explore Short-Term Solution with Palhinha ApproachTottenham Hotspur’s interest in Joao Palhinha marks a notable shift in the club’s summer strategy. After prioritising youthful signings