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156 The race for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha seems to be hotting up and it looks like Bayern Munich are still very much in the conversation.
Bayern very nearly signed Palhinha in the summer and the midfielder was even in Germany to complete the deal before flying back to England a touch unhappy.
However, Palhinha has got his head down and continues to shine for Fulham. A number of clubs are now thought to be keen on signing him in January, with Liverpool apparently holding talks with his agents already.
But according to 90Min, any hopes Liverpool have of getting Palhinha will rely on Bayern backing away.
But that doesn’t look like it’s happening anytime soon, with 90Min claiming the German side had scouts in attendance this weekend to see Fulham hammer West Ham. Of course, Palhinha was superb in the display.
Fulham paid just £20m to sign Palhinha and are expected to more than double their money if and when they do decide to sell.
Liverpool can complete midfield with Palhinha signing
All of Liverpool’s summer additions in the middle of the park have slotted in well and they’re definitely pushing the Reds to new levels.
However, there is the constant doubt that they don’t quite have the very best number six they could get.
This is where Palhinha comes in for the Reds.
Palhinha has been superb for Fulham and his performance this weekend was another one where he showed his class.
Worryingly for Liverpool and other English clubs keen, Bayern’s entourage will very much have liked what they saw from Palhinha.
Ultimately, this one might come down to money in January and who puts up the biggest fee.
If Liverpool are still top of the table, then there might well be reason for FSG to dig deep and ensure the team gets over the line.
Palhinha, then, might just be the one who gets the Reds to their second Premier League title.
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