Newcastle United and Aston Villa pursue João Palhinha from Bayern Munich
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Newcastle United is reportedly interested in Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha, as the club seeks to strengthen its midfield following the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. Aston Villa has also shown interest in Palhinha, who spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur. While Newcastle is in discussions for Marseille's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, they view Palhinha as a strong alternative, contingent on agreeing to Bayern Munich's asking price of around €25 million. Both Premier League clubs see Palhinha as a valuable addition as they build their squads for the upcoming season.
- •Newcastle seeks experienced midfielder to fill recent gaps in the squad.
- •Palhinha could return to the Premier League after last season's loan.
- •Newcastle is also considering a transfer for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
- •Bayern Munich reportedly wants €25 million for Palhinha.
- •Aston Villa is competing with Newcastle for Palhinha's services.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United to battle with Aston Villa for Bayern Munich’s João Palhinha?
"The FC Bayern midfielder could be on the move.
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