Fulham have reportedly placed a valuation of at least £50m on Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha amid reports of interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
The 27-year-old joined Marco Silva's side from Sporting Lisbon last summer, and he has impressed for the London club during the 2022-23 campaign.
Palhinha has scored four goals in 36 appearances for the Cottagers in all competitions, including three goals in 31 outings in the Premier League.
The Portugal international penned a five-year contract upon his arrival at Craven Cottage, but Fulham are likely to find it difficult to keep hold of him during this summer's transfer window.
Liverpool and Man United have both been credited with an interest, while Bayern Munich are also said to be considering moving for him during the summer market.
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According to Football Insider, Fulham are desperate to keep hold of Palhinha, but the club would listen to offers in excess of £50m for the central midfielder.
Silva's side allegedly paid £20m for Palhinha last summer, while he is believed to collect wages of around £50,000 a week, meaning that he could be in line for a huge pay increase if he leaves this summer.
The midfielder came through the youth system at Sporting, making his debut for the first team in 2016, and he featured on 95 occasions for the club ahead of a switch to Fulham.
Liverpool are preparing to overhaul their midfield during the upcoming market, with James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all set to leave Anfield on free transfers.
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Meanwhile, Man United are expected to be in the market for another midfielder this summer despite bringing Casemiro and Christian Eriksen to Old Trafford last year.
Palhinha has proved himself in the Premier League this season, while he also has Champions League experience from his time at Sporting, featuring on eight occasions in the competition.
The midfielder has also played 20 times for Portugal during his international career, including three outings at the 2022 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Palhinha started both of his country's Euro 2024 qualification matches against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg in March.
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are also allegedly being kept informed of the developments surrounding the future of the one-time Primeira Liga winner.
Matt Law
