Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on another key signing as talks over a loan move for a Bundesliga midfielder reach the final stages.
Tottenham Hotspur have wasted no time moving on from their last transfer setback, where they lost out on Morgan Gibbs-White, after meeting his release clause and booking a medical 24 hours later.
They have since turned their attention to another midfielder, this time a traditional number six, with Joao Palhinha firmly on the radar of the Lilywhites.
New manager Thomas Frank has urged the higher-ups at Tottenham to push for Palhinha, believing that the experienced Portuguese international would be a strong tactical fit for his Spurs squad.
Tottenham close in on Joao Palhinha loan move
With things moving quickly behind the scenes, Florian Plettenberg has now taken to X to share the latest on Spurs’ pursuit of Joao Palhinha.
The Sky Sport reporter claims the defensive midfielder is now on the verge of joining Tottenham on loan, with negotiations said to be in an advanced stage and just a few formalities left to resolve.
Palhinha remains under contract at Bayern until 2028, but it appears both clubs are close to a temporary agreement that will bring the 30-year-old to north London.
Spurs agree on option to buy Palhinha as move enters final stages
Given how quickly things are accelerating, Tottenham could very much announce their fourth signing of the transfer window sometime this week or next, except there is another twist.
Palhinha could soon join the likes of Mathys Tel, Kota Takai, and Mohammed Kudus at Hotspur Way as Frank continues to reshape his Tottenham squad ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Fabrizio Romano has also shed further details on how the deal with Bayern Munich is set to be structured. It is understood that personal terms have been agreed with Palhinha for an initial loan move, but Tottenham will have a buy option clause that is not mandatory.
This comes despite the fact that Sky Sports claimed earlier today that Tottenham would not have an option or obligation to buy Joao Palhinha as part of the loan.
A holding midfielder has very much been a profile Spurs have lacked, and it now seems as though the Lilywhites would be getting in a player in that mould.