{"id":300767,"date":"2023-12-17T06:39:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T06:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=300767"},"modified":"2023-12-17T06:39:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T06:39:08","slug":"man-city-planning-50m-bid-for-joao-palhinha-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/soccer\/man-city-planning-50m-bid-for-joao-palhinha-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Man City ‘planning \u00a350m bid’ for Joao Palhinha in January"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

Manchester City are reportedly lining up an audacious \u00a350million transfer swoop for Fulham’s Joao Palhinha. The midfielder has been linked with both Liverpool and Chelsea in recent times but the reigning Premier League champions may now swoop in.<\/p>\n

Palhinha has caught the attention of several of Europe’s top sides, including Man Utd and Bayern Munich in the summer. The latter was on the brink of a big-money move to the German giants on deadline day but the move collapsed at the last minute.<\/p>\n

In recent weeks though, Palhinha has been linked with a Premier League move with Liverpool and Chelsea among the teams interested in his services after continuing to impress in the top-flight. However, according to the Daily Star, the Blues have cooled their interest with Mauricio Pochettino not so keen on adding more players to his already bloated squad.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Liverpool have also put their pursuit of Palhinha on the backburner. And City are now reportedly planning to swoop in for the 28-year-old with a \u00a350m bid in January.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

With Kalvin Phillips expected to leave soon, with both Juventus and Bayern Munich interested in his services, Guardiola will want to replace him with an experienced Premier League player as City go in search of a fourth straight title.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese international is under contract at Fulham until june 2028 but City may be able to tempt Fulham into selling with a big-money fee come January.<\/p>\n

If City don’t get Palhinha, another player they could target, according to the Star, is Andre – who is also attracting interest from Fulham themselves.<\/p>\n

Don’t miss… <\/strong>
Liverpool, Man Utd and City ‘contact Khephren Thuram’s agent’ over January deal[GOSSIP] <\/strong>
Arsenal boss Arteta has lesson to learn from Guardiola as Man City show the way[COMMENT] <\/strong>
Champions League last 16 draw details as Arsenal and Man City both involved[DRAW] <\/strong><\/p>\n