US EditionTransfer: Arsenal Moves to Replace, Jorginho, Thomas Partey with Joao Palhinha
UPPER BAVARIA, BAVARIA, JUL 15 – Arsenal leads the race to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich for €30-35 million to strengthen midfield after key departures, amid interest from Premier League rivals.
- Arsenal are pursuing a transfer for Portuguese midfielder João Palhinha from Bayern Munich this summer after Jorginho and Thomas Partey's departures.
- Arsenal's interest follows Palhinha's challenging debut season at Bayern, where injuries and competition limited him to 17 Bundesliga appearances.
- The clubs have held serious talks but no agreement exists yet, while Arsenal also work on deals for other players like Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
- Bayern are valuing Palhinha at €30-35 million despite having invested €51 million to acquire him from Fulham last summer, and the midfielder confirmed he is under contract with the club for another three years.
- This transfer pursuit highlights Arsenal's efforts to strengthen midfield options and shows Palhinha's uncertainty about his future under Bayern coach Vincent Kompany.
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