'Both clubs know where I want to be' - Joao Palhinha hints at Fulham departure as Bayern Munich saga takes another twist with €45m take-it-or-leave-it offer

The Portuguese midfielder has spent two seasons at Craven Cottage and has long been chased by Bayern. The Bavarian side believe Palhinha is the ideal signing to add a bit of steel to transform their midfield in their quest to wrestle back the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen. The 28-year-old has made it no secret that he wishes to make the switch too following news of a €45 million (£38m/$48m) bid.

Speaking before Portugal's clash with Slovenia in the European Championships round of 16, Palhinha was asked about his future at Fulham. He said simply: "As far as my future is concerned, both clubs know where I want to be in a month."

Palhinha was close to securing the move he wants last summer and even completed a medical in Germany, but the clubs could not agree on a fee and the deal collapsed. After the failed transfer, Palhinha signed a new deal in west London but, less than a year later, wants to move on again.

Palhinha's Portugal side take on Slovenia aiming to progress to a quarter-final against either France or Belgium. Should they then win the quarter-final they could meet hosts Germany or Spain in the semi-final.