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Liverpool, Arsenal 'learn asking price for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha'

By Devesh Jaganath | 23 December 2023

Liverpool, Arsenal 'learn asking price for Palhinha'

Fulham reportedly set an asking price in excess of £50m for Liverpool, Arsenal and Bayern Munich target Joao Palhinha ahead of the January transfer window.

Fulham have reportedly set an asking price in excess of £50m for Liverpool and Arsenal target Joao Palhinha ahead of the January transfer window.

Despite the 28-year-old signing a new contract with Fulham in September, he has been linked with several clubs across Europe in recent weeks over a possible move in the New Year.

Bayern Munich came close to finalising a deal for the player last summer, but Fulham withdrew from the negotiations due to their inability to secure a suitable replacement in time.

According to Football Insider, The Cottagers are set to once again seek a fee in excess of £50m for the highly sought-after midfielder in the January transfer window.

However, the report adds that Liverpool are unlikely to make a move for Palhinha in the New Year after overhauling their midfield last summer.

In addition, it is understood that Bayern's top priority in January is to bring in a new centre-back, though they have maintained interest in the Portugal international.

Arsenal, on the other hand, are also keeping an eye on Palhinha but are believed to have placed Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz at the top of their wishlist.

Palhinha has been a key player for Marco Silva and has made 14 appearances in the Premier League, contributing two goals and an assist this season.