United attempted to sign Palhinha last summer but he elected to join Bayern after a protracted chase to lure him from Fulham. However, his time so far at Bavaria has proven to be a frustrating one, with just five Bundesliga starts to his name this term.
He has made 14 top-flight appearances and played 21 games across all competitions.
During his time in the Premier League with Fulham, Palhinha cemented his reputation as one of the fiercest midfielders, impressing with his incredible ball-winning ability and gritty performances. He joined the Cottagers from Sporting CP in 2022 in a deal worth around £20m. Bayern paid in excess of £40m to secure his services.
United are expected to be in the market for midfield reinforcements and Palhinha is one they could try to finally land after missing out on him a year ago. Ruben Amorim knows the player well from their successful time together at Estádio José Alvalade.
According to journalist Christian Falk, Bayern are “planning to sell” Palhinha as they gear up for a squad overhaul.
Falk adds, “The club is hoping they’ll still make back some of the €51m [£42m] they paid Fulham in 2024. He’s considered a bit of a flop signing in the Bundesliga.”
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