Palhinha’s journey to the Premier League has not been linear. He was highly rated when he came through Sporting’s academy but struggled to find a first-team opportunity.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a Bundesliga midfield star as both clubs intensify efforts to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season.

Palhinha, who was thought to have also been a target for Wolves, was part of the Sporting side that won a league and cup double in 2021. He made 39 appearances last season in all competitions ...

Spurs could be closing in on the addition of another midfielder, with Thomas Frank looking to fix a major issue that has been evident since Mauricio Pochettino was sacked in 2019 ...

Portugal international Joao Palhinha has agreed a five-year deal with Fulham after completing a £20m move from Sporting Lisbon; Palhinha, who had reportedly been interesting Wolves, made 33 ...

Palhinha is ‘also tempted by Wolves’, which suggests they have an agreement in place with Sporting too. The Sporting academy graduate will ‘make a decision soon’.

MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Joao Palhinha is nearing an exit from Sporting Lisbon, according to reports. And the 26-year-old midfielder is reportedly eyeing a 'dream move' to the Premier League.

Supposedly, Wolves have an agreement in principle to pay Sporting €20m (£17m) for Palhinha’s services. However, they are yet to get a deal over the line, perhaps because Neves has not moved ...

FULHAM’S deal for Joao Palhinha has been delayed by an agent commission dispute. This incredible transfer saga has taken yet another twist that leaves the 26-year-old Sporting Lisbon midfielder ...