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Aston Villa and Newcastle pursue João Palhinha amid Bayern's €30 million demand

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Aston Villa and Newcastle pursue João Palhinha amid Bayern's €30 million demand
Summary

Aston Villa and Newcastle United are competing for Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha. Bayern Munich is reportedly seeking a €30 million transfer fee for the 31-year-old. Aston Villa has been in talks over a loan deal for nearly a month, seeking reinforcement following Amadou Onana's injury. While Newcastle recently opted out of pursuing Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, interest in Palhinha remains high, with Villa showing serious intent. Palhinha is open to leaving Bayern as offers from clubs like Benfica are considered.

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  • •Bayern Munich seeks €30 million for João Palhinha.
  • •Aston Villa shows sustained interest in a loan deal.
  • •Newcastle United shifts focus to Palhinha after Højbjerg move falls through.
  • •Palhinha is contemplating offers from multiple clubs, including Benfica.
  • •Negotiations between Villa and Bayern have been ongoing for weeks.
Latest Updates
  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich still seeking €30 million from Aston Villa, Newcastle United for João Palhinha
What they're saying
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The FC Bayern midfielder needs a new home.

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