Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Newcastle eye Palhinha after losing midfield duo
Newcastle's midfield rebuild could land Bayern's João Palhinha late in the window.
João Palhinha
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Player
João Palhinha
Current club
Bayern Munich
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Newcastle United
What happened. Newcastle United are exploring the possibility of signing Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha as a late-window addition.
- Palhinha spent last season on loan at Spurs.
- Newcastle lost Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali this summer.
- Guimarães moved to Arsenal for £75 million.
Newcastle are rebuilding their midfield after major departures, with Palhinha a proven Premier League option.
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