Tottenham finalising terms with Bayern Munich over loan deal for £44m former Premier League star as Thomas Frank closes in on surprise coup for his fourth summer signing

Tottenham are finalising phrases with Bayern Munich over a mortgage deal for midfielder Joao Palhinha with a £26million choice to purchase.

The 30-year previous, who had curiosity from different Premier League sides together with his former membership Fulham, is anticipated to bear a medical over the weekend forward of linking up with Thomas Frank’s squad.

Tottenham have agreed to cowl Palhinha’s substantial wages as Frank seems to be so as to add the Portugal worldwide’s combative fashion to his new-look crew.

Palhinha nonetheless has three years left on contract at Bayern after becoming a member of final 12 months for £47.4million. He wished to battle for his place nevertheless it grew to become clear he was not a part of Vincent Kompany’s plans.

His arrival at Spurs is more likely to speed up the departure of Yves Bissouma.

The membership nonetheless intend so as to add extra signings whereas wing again Djed Spence is in discussions over a brand new contract.

The previous Fulham star could be new boss Thomas Frank’s fourth signing of the summer time

Spurs already added Mohammed Kudus to their ranks, in addition to Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai

The 30-year-old Portugal worldwide began simply 10 league video games for Bayern final season, with Vincent Kompany usually favouring different choices in midfield.

Palhinha was a revelation throughout his two years at Fulham, successful the membership’s Participant of the Season award in 2022-23 and making 79 appearances in all competitions.

Palhinha got here by way of the ranks at Sporting CP earlier than mortgage spells with Moreirense, Belenenses and Braga, and his rise to prominence noticed him develop into a daily for Portugal’s nationwide crew.

In addition to being their fourth summer time signing, the deal would additionally mark Tottenham’s second piece of enterprise with Bayern this window.

Their first transfer of the summer time was to seal a everlasting deal for Mathys Tel, who spent the second half of final season on mortgage on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs face Bayern in a pre-season pleasant on the Allianz enviornment subsequent Thursday, earlier than going through Paris Saint-Germain within the Tremendous Cup closing on August 13, then starting their Premier League season at house to Burnley three days later.