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Tottenham Poised to Make João Palhinha’s Loan Permanent After Standout Start

The buy option is widely reported at about £27m, with the midfielder flourishing under Thomas Frank.

Overview

  • talkSPORT reports Spurs are already inclined to activate their option to sign Palhinha permanently, with Thomas Frank keen to proceed.
  • Palhinha has become a key performer since arriving on loan from Bayern Munich, featuring in eight games and scoring against Manchester City and Doncaster.
  • The option-to-buy figure is reported at roughly £27m in the UK press, with some outlets citing €30m, reflecting currency and source differences.
  • Ben Jacobs says the player wanted an option included and would be happy to stay, viewing a permanent Premier League return as his preference.
  • BILD reporting suggests Bayern would welcome a permanent sale, aligning with Tottenham’s need for a defensive midfield anchor who can also cover at centre-back.