Newcastle confirms approach for Joao Palhinha after Aston Villa setback

Newcastle United has made a push for midfielder Joao Palhinha following Aston Villa's failed attempt to secure the player from Bayern Munich. After Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl stated that a loan deal with Aston Villa would not work, Newcastle has reportedly reached out for a permanent transfer for Palhinha, offering him a three-year contract. This comes after the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, leaving Newcastle in search of experienced midfield options. While Palhinha initially expressed preference for Aston Villa, he may reconsider his options now that their deal has collapsed. Currently, Bayern is seeking approximately €30 million for Palhinha, but no agreement has been reached between the clubs.

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