Fulham has no intention of selling Joao Palhinha at a discounted rate if Bayern Munich renews its interest in January, according to sources at TEAMtalk. Despite reports from Germany suggesting that Fulham might be willing to negotiate a lower fee than the previously agreed £57 million, insiders have dismissed this as “PR talk” from the Munich side. Fulham remains steadfast in its position, seeing no logic in selling Palhinha below the previously agreed-upon value. Palhinha, who extended his contract until 2028 in September, has maintained high-performance levels with the club.
While Bayern expresses continued interest in signing the Portuguese midfielder, they are cautious about significant spending in the upcoming January window. Recognizing Palhinha’s interest in joining them eventually, both parties understand that any deal must be carefully negotiated. Bayern’s intentions to sign him in January remain uncertain, but Fulham appears confident in nearing a deal for Fluminense’s Andre as a potential replacement for Palhinha.
Insiders at TEAMtalk reveal that negotiations for Andre are well advanced, and Fulham is optimistic about securing the deal without any last-minute surprises. Andre, a member of the Fluminense team that won the Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors, will showcase his talents in the Club World Cup in December. While clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool have shown interest in Andre, Fulham hopes to avoid any potential hijacking of the deal. Liverpool’s reported shift in focus towards signing Sporting’s central defender Goncalo Inacio, with a £52.4 million exit clause, opens the door for Fulham to secure Andre without facing competition from the Reds.
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