Joao Palhinha: Fulham midfielder staying at club after Bayern Munich deal collapses on Deadline Day

Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha’s move to Bayern Munich collapses on Deadline Day; Portugal international had flown to Germany for a Bayern medical but Fulham could not find a replacement in time; collapsed Palhinha deal does not impact Ryan Gravenberch’s move to Liverpool

Joao Palhinha will remain at Fulham after a Deadline Day move to Bayern Munich collapsed.

The Portugal midfielder had flown to Germany for a medical after Fulham had given him permission to fly to Munich.

But the Cottagers failed to find a Palhinha replacement in time before the German transfer window shut at 5pm UK time.

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Fulham battled hard to keep the 28-year-old as he is a player they value highly, despite Bayern’s bid.

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The collapsed Palhinha deal does not impact Ryan Gravenberch’s move from Bayern Munich to Liverpool as neither deal was dependent on the other going through.

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Fulham signed Palhinha from Sporting Lisbon last summer for £17m. He has four years left on his contract plus the option of another 12 months.

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