Tottenham Walks Away From João Palhinha Transfer

Overview

• Multiple reports on July 10 say Tottenham will not trigger the clause to sign João Palhinha permanently after his 2025–26 loan spell.
• Bayern Munich want to sell Palhinha now to stop paying his large reported salary and to raise transfer funds rather than sending him out on another loan.
• Benfica are preparing a proposal of about €20 million plus €5 million in add‑ons and coach Marco Silva is keen to reunite with Palhinha.
• Sporting prefer a loan with a buy option but that structure clashes with Bayern’s demand for an immediate permanent transfer, keeping negotiations unresolved.
• Palhinha is reported to want a return to Portugal for regular football and the fee and wage gap between buyer proposals and Bayern’s expectations is likely to delay any move and could prompt interest from other clubs.