Tottenham are reportedly closing in on the mortgage signing of Bayern Munich defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha, who had additionally been linked with Arsenal.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that it’s “right here we go” for Palhinha to return to the Premier League with Spurs, with the previous Fulham man set to journey for a medical.
Palhinha will be a part of Tottenham on an preliminary mortgage transfer, with the choice to affix completely for a payment of €30m, in accordance with Romano.
The Portugal worldwide had additionally been a goal for Arsenal, in accordance with Christian Falk for CF Bayern Insider, but it surely appears issues with Spurs have moved rapidly.
See beneath for Romano’s newest replace because it now appears like only a matter of time earlier than Palhinha turns into a Tottenham participant…
??? João Palhinha to Tottenham, right here we go! Last inexperienced mild arrived proper now from Bayern.
Unique element: mortgage deal contains €30m purchase choice clause for #THFC, not necessary.
Wage coated by Spurs, Bayern mentioned sure and Palhinha will now journey for medical exams. pic.twitter.com/UJpO8i6qvI
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) July 31, 2025
Romano posted: “Joao Palhinha to Tottenham, right here we go! Last inexperienced mild arrived proper now from Bayern. Unique element: mortgage deal contains €30m purchase choice clause for #Thfcnot necessary. Wage coated by Spurs, Bayern mentioned sure and Palhinha will now journey for medical exams.”
Joao Palhinha Signing Makes Sense For Tottenham
This appears like a wise piece of enterprise for Tottenham, who can usher in an skilled and confirmed Premier League participant for one 12 months to see how he will get on.
If it doesn’t work out for Palhinha, then there’s no obligation for Spurs to signal him completely, but when he performs nicely then €30m appears like a reasonably respectable value to pay for him.
It’s tougher to see how the 30-year-old would have made a lot sense for Arsenal, although, as they already signed each Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard as new defensive midfield choices this summer time.



Palhinha would absolutely play extra at THFC, so this appears like a deal that fits all events concerned after the participant’s tough season-long spell on the Allianz Enviornment final time period.