Overview

• Thomas Frank praised Joao Palhinha after the on-loan midfielder played at centre-back and netted an overhead kick in Tottenham’s 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Doncaster.
• The Bayern Munich loanee’s deal includes an option to buy, reported by some as £27m and by others as €30m.
• TBR Football reports Tottenham plan to open negotiations in January to secure a permanent transfer.
• Multiple outlets say Palhinha is keen to remain at Spurs beyond the season following a strong start under Frank.
• After struggling for minutes at Bayern following his 2024 move from Fulham, Palhinha has become an influential defensive presence for Tottenham, leading key stopping metrics.