Benfica makes €15 million bid for João Palhinha amid Premier League interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:32 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
SL Benfica has submitted a bid for Bayern Munich's João Palhinha, reportedly worth €15 million plus €5 million in potential add-ons, as of August 18, 2026. Benfica is optimistic after agreeing on personal terms for a four-year contract with the 31-year-old midfielder. Palhinha has garnered interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle United, with Villa's negotiations with Bayern previously breaking down but reportedly now reopened. Bayer Munich prefers a permanent transfer, aligning with Benfica's offer, while Villa seeks a loan option.
- •Benfica's offer is €15 million plus €5 million in add-ons.
- •Palhinha is currently with Bayern Munich after a €51 million transfer from Fulham.
- •Aston Villa has reopened talks with Bayern for a potential loan.
- •Benfica has agreed on personal terms with Palhinha on a four-year deal.
- •Palhinha's future is uncertain due to competing club interests.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Benfica prevail over Aston Villa for Bayern's Palhinha as medical awaits
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Benfica set to beat Aston Villa and Newcastle to Palhinha signing
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — Benfica submit offer for Palhinha as they look to fend off Aston Villa and Newcastle
"Bayern Munich have reportedly reached a full agreement with SL Benfica regarding the impending transfer of João Palhinha.A fee of up to €20million could be received by the German record champions, ...
"Bayern Munich have agreed to sell João Palhinha to SL Benfica, according to Portuguese news outlet SIC Notícias.The report claims that the two clubs have agreed a deal worth €15 million plus a fur...
"SL Benfica have tabled a bid for Bayern Munich’s João Palhinha, according to a report from Portugal.Portuguese publication A Bola claims that Benfica have submitted an offer worth €15 million in ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:26 PMBenfica prevail over Aston Villa for Bayern's Palhinha as medical awaits
Bayern Munich have reportedly reached a full agreement with SL Benfica regarding the impending transfer of João Palhinha.A fee of up to €20million could be received by the German record champions, ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 11:33 AMReport: Benfica set to beat Aston Villa and Newcastle to Palhinha signing
Bayern Munich have agreed to sell João Palhinha to SL Benfica, according to Portuguese news outlet SIC Notícias.The report claims that the two clubs have agreed a deal worth €15 million plus a fur...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:32 AMBenfica submit offer for Palhinha as they look to fend off Aston Villa and Newcastle
SL Benfica have tabled a bid for Bayern Munich’s João Palhinha, according to a report from Portugal.Portuguese publication A Bola claims that Benfica have submitted an offer worth €15 million in ...
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