Sporting CP are in talks to sign João Palhinha from Tottenham. The story was first reported on 18 May and is backed by 1 report, including 1 from tier-1 source, led by @Plettigoal.
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🚨🔙 Sporting CP are seriously interested in signing Joao Palhinha in the summer and have opened talks. His future at Tottenham remains open. Roberto De Zerbi wants to keep him after @abolapt. Understand Palhinha is currently not in negotiations with any club, as he is fully focused on staying up with Tottenham. Decisions will only be made afterwards.Contract at Bayern until 2028. @SkySportDE 🇵🇹
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