Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha at the end of the season.
A report from Football Insider claims that they will face competition from Chelsea and Manchester United for the 27-year-old Portuguese international.
Palhinha joined Fulham at the start of the season from Sporting CP and he has established himself as a key player for the London club. He has been a regular starter for them and his performances have impressed a number of Premier League clubs.
Fulham paid £20 million for the midfielder at the start of the season, and they are likely to demand a premium if the likes of Tottenham come calling in the summer.
It is no secret that Spurs need to add more depth and quality to their midfield and Palhinha would be a superb acquisition. He could partner the likes of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Roderigo Bentancur in the middle of the park. The two players have been overused this season because of the lack of options and Palhinha’s arrival will allow Tottenham to shuffle their squad at times.
The 27-year-old is well-settled in the Premier League and he could make an immediate impact next season.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are expected to lose players like Mateo Kovačić, and N’Golo Kanté in the summer. While Kanté will be a free agent, Kovačić is reportedly eyeing up a new experience.
Manchester United will also have to find a quality partner for Casemiro in their midfield.
The likes of Chelsea and Manchester United have more financial resources compared to Tottenham and it remains to be seen how the North London giants beat them to the Portuguese international’s services.
