Sporting CP’s Joao Palhinha to further strengthen Fulham’s midfield?
Fulham’s boardroom isn’t restricting its focus to one target alike some of their Premier League rivals, either. They are also working on the signing of Sporting CP’s Joao Palhinha.
Palhinha, a long-time target of Bruno Lage and Wolves, is reported to favour working under the Cottagers’ boss Marco Silva amid both teams having offers accepted.
90min understand that the Portugal international is discussing personal terms with Fulham as we speak and is due in England on Monday to undergo a medical.
If to come to fruition, Palhinha’s signing would be a statement of intent by the West London club and would act as a direct replacement for the departing Seri.
A deep-lying player that likes to anchor the midfield, the 26-year-old marshals the centre of the pitch protecting his defence while possessing the vision and ability in possession to start attacking sequences.
The acquisition of Palhinha is thought to likely cost Fulham a fee in the region of £20m.