Aston Villa considers transfer for Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Aston Villa is weighing a summer transfer for Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich. Following the triggering of Youri Tielemans’ release clause by Manchester United and the long-term injury to Amadou Onana, Villa seeks midfield reinforcements. Palhinha is available after a loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur, where Spurs opted not to buy him. Bayern has set a €25 million asking price for Palhinha, and although there are competitors like Benfica and Juventus, Villa can pay the fee upfront. The midfielder reportedly favors a return to Portugal but Villa's Champions League status may offer an advantage.
- •Aston Villa is evaluating Joao Palhinha as a potential signing.
- •Palhinha is available after a loan from Tottenham Hotspur.
- •Bayern Munich is asking for €25 million for the midfielder.
- •Villa faces competition from Benfica and Juventus.
- •Palhinha may prefer a move back to Portugal.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa consider Palhinha to ease midfield crisis
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa weighing up move for Joao Palhinha
"Aston Villa are considering a move to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich to ease their midfield crisis.Unai Emery is set to be without Amadou Onana for the majority of the upcoming campaign after t...
"Aston Villa are considering a summer move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. Unai Emery is at Villa Park. Villa suffered a major setback when Manchester United triggered Youri Tielemans’ £...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 12:50 PMAston Villa consider Palhinha to ease midfield crisis
Aston Villa are considering a move to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich to ease their midfield crisis.Unai Emery is set to be without Amadou Onana for the majority of the upcoming campaign after t...
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 3:40 PMAston Villa weighing up move for Joao Palhinha
Aston Villa are considering a summer move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. Unai Emery is at Villa Park. Villa suffered a major setback when Manchester United triggered Youri Tielemans’ £...
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