Aston Villa resumes talks for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Aston Villa has restarted negotiations to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich, ahead of their Premier League opener against Brighton. The midfielder is seen as a potential replacement for Youri Tielemans, who recently transferred to Manchester United for £35 million. Villa is focused on securing Palhinha on a season-long loan with an option to buy, as they address gaps in their midfield left by departing players. Bayern Munich is reportedly seeking around €30 million for Palhinha, regardless of the nature of the transfer.
- •Aston Villa is negotiating with Bayern Munich for Joao Palhinha.
- •Palhinha is considered a replacement for departing midfielder Youri Tielemans.
- •Bayern Munich wants €30 million for Palhinha, whether via loan or transfer.
- •Aston Villa's Premier League campaign begins on Sunday against Brighton.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa might have to take on obligation-to-buy with Bayern Munich for João Palhinha
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa pick up talks for Bayern Munich midfielder
"The Villans have started to look at Joao Palhinha once again, after a transfer window that has seen some big names leave their club.
"FC Bayern could be inching closer to getting a deal done with Aston Villa.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 11:30 PMAston Villa might have to take on obligation-to-buy with Bayern Munich for João Palhinha
FC Bayern could be inching closer to getting a deal done with Aston Villa.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 2:07 PMAston Villa pick up talks for Bayern Munich midfielder
The Villans have started to look at Joao Palhinha once again, after a transfer window that has seen some big names leave their club.
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