Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Aston Villa eye €25m Palhinha after Spurs pass
Bayern's unwanted midfielder could get a Premier League lifeline at Villa Park.
João Palhinha
player
Player
Joao Palhinha
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Bayern Munich
Linked club
Aston Villa
Reported fee
€25m
What happened. Aston Villa are interested in signing Joao Palhinha, who is valued at €25m, after Tottenham decided against making his loan permanent.
- Palhinha was on loan at Tottenham last season.
- He was expected to join Spurs permanently this summer.
- The Portuguese international is looking to sort out his future.
Villa could land a proven Premier League midfielder at a bargain price if they move quickly.
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