Blow for Liverpool, Man City & Chelsea! Fulham star Joao Palhinha has heart set on Bayern Munich transfer - but there's a catch

According to Sky Sports Germany, the Bavarians already have a verbal agreement with the midfielder. However, the move might fall through as Fulham remain adamant about sticking to their €65 million (£56m/$71m) valuation.

Bayern are unwilling to meet Fulham's asking price as they deem the demands to be too expensive. As a result, there has been no inquiry or offer from the German club. The Cottagers have an upper hand in this deal as Palhinha agreed to a bumper new contract in the summer which lasts until 2028.

Despite the differences in valuation, the deal remains open, fuelled by Palhinha's strong desire to join Bayern. The Portuguese midfielder has shown no interest in other clubs, even though Premier League giants like Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool remain keen to get him on board.

The Palhinha transfer might be another long-drawn saga of the winter as the player is eager to leave Craven Cottage at the earliest. Bayern manager, Thomas Tuchel, remains on the same page and is eager to acquire a holding midfielder to add steel at the centre of the park. The 28-year-old is a key figure for Fulham having already made 20 appearances this season across all competitions with two goals and one assist to his name.