Joao Palhinha made quite an impact in his first season with Fulham after joining the club from Sporting CP last summer. Football Insider reports that the Portuguese midfielder is of interest to Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool. However, they will need to pay more than £50 million to acquire his services.
We have to wait and see whether Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool are willing to pay the London club’s asking price for their prized asset.
Liverpool has done considerable scouting on Palhinha as they want to bolster their midfield. With Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, and Naby Keita all set to depart as free agents, the Reds might benefit from the international Portuguese player.
Liverpool’s midfield will benefit from Palhinha’s added muscle and defensive cover. Meanwhile, N’Golo Kante’s future with Chelsea is uncertain after this season. There is a chance that the Frenchman may depart Stamford Bridge in the near future since he has not yet signed an extension with the Blues.
While Fulham midfielder Raul Palhinha may seem like a step down from Kante, he may prove to be a wise addition. He is at the height of his powers whereas Kante is on the decline. Kante has had trouble staying fit this season.
The Portuguese midfielder has surfaced as a potential acquisition for Manchester United, as they want to pair Casemiro with another dependable player. The London club would be justified in asking for a hefty sum, perhaps £50 million, for the midfielder’s services given the length of his contract with Fulham.
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Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United are all possible destinations for Joao Palhinha should he leave Fulham this summer
Manchester United will be in a better position to give the midfielder Champions League football next season than Liverpool or Chelsea, who are longshots to make the cut. It’s possible that Manchester United believes they have an advantage in the player transfer market.
An offer to play for a top club like Chelsea, Liverpool, or Manchester United would be a huge career boost for the player. It remains to be seen whether the Portuguese international would extend his stay in the Premier League by signing with one of the three major teams.
Liverpool may not qualify for the Champions League for the first time in seven seasons, adding insult to injury to an already disappointing season at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp has been charged with constructing a second great dynasty on Merseyside. So the next summer transfer market should be exciting.
Since Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and James Milner will all be free agents at the end of June, the majority of the Reds’ upcoming signings are likely to be in the centre of the field. Another major element is bringing down the average age of the back line. Fabinho will be 30 in October, while captain Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara are both now 32.
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