Arsenal have had contact over a potential move for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha despite claims that he could be too expensive.
Arsenal may well be in the market for another midfielder in the January transfer window.
Thomas Partey just can’t be relied upon due to his injury problems and Jorginho is out of contract in the summer.
Edu and Mikel Arteta may start looking for potential reinforcements and Fulham’s Joao Palhinha is one name being mentioned.
Joao Palhinha representatives in contact with Arsenal
If it’s a defensive midfielder Arsenal want, then there are few better options in the Premier League than Joao Palhinha.
The Fulham midfielder is a defensive powerhouse in front of Fulham’s back line and has dazzled in the Premier League.
TEAMtalk now claim that Palhinha’s representatives have been in contact with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Fulham want £60million for Palhinha in January and the midfielder’s entourage are seemingly discussing potential moves.
Palhinha’s team are no doubt aware that Arsenal are in the market for another midfielder and are now discussing the Portuguese star with them.
Whether Arsenal actually make a move to sign Palhinha is unclear – especially given that price tag.
The Mirror reported last week that Arsenal do appreciate Palhinha but he is expected to be out of Arsenal’s price range.
Arsenal splashed big money on Declan Rice and Kai Havertz over the summer and may not want to commit to a £60million signing in January.
Palhinha – hailed as ‘absolutely phenomenal’ by pundit Danny Murphy – is a top holding midfield player and could make an instant impact having already thrived in the Premier League.
Adding Palhinha may free up Rice to play further up the pitch and give Arteta more tactical flexibility.
Liverpool and Manchester United could be stern competition and it’s now over to Arsenal to decide whether they want to invest £60million in the former Sporting star.
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