Tottenham Hotspur Are Genuine Contenders For This Bayern Munich Midfielder: Good Choice For Frank?

Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be genuine contenders to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. Spurs are eyeing a move for the Portuguese international.

Palhinha, 30, featured in 25 matches for Bayern Munich across various competitions last season, though injuries limited his playing time. He demonstrated strong defensive capabilities in the Bundesliga, making 20 tackles, 13 blocks, and 4 interceptions. Additionally, he showed accuracy in distribution, completing 92.4% of his attempted passes.

Palhinha's contract with Bayern Munich runs until 2028, making a cut-price transfer difficult for Tottenham this off-season. He is recognized as a strong tackler and interceptor in midfield, who also uses his 1.90m frame effectively in aerial duels and is a tidy passer. However, he needs to contribute more goals and assists.

His prior experience in the Premier League with Fulham means he would require little adjustment time at Tottenham. It's expected that Palhinha would add significant bite and steel to Spurs' midfield under Thomas Frank and is seen as capable of competing for a regular starting spot.

Despite being 30, Palhinha is believed to have several good seasons left at his peak. His experience and skill set are viewed as assets that could benefit Tottenham in the short term. Consequently, the report suggests Spurs should consider making a strong push to sign him before the summer transfer window closes.