“I Made Every Effort To Persuade Him To Join Bayern München, But It Seems He Has Already Made Up His Mind,” Raphaël Guerreiro Confirmed. His Fellow International Teammate Has Rejected Bayern München’s January Offer And Will Be Rewarded With A £60 Million Deal To Join Liverpool.

Liverpool has reportedly expressed genuine interest in acquiring Joao Palhinha from Fulham, a move that could complicate Bayern Munich’s pursuit of the Portuguese midfielder. If Liverpool indeed joins the race to secure Palhinha’s signature, Bayern might reassess their own interest, particularly considering their current financial limitations and their priority to reinforce their defense with a center-back acquisition.

In the event that Palhinha becomes unavailable due to Liverpool’s involvement, Bayern has identified an alternative target in Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Zubimendi comes with a hefty release clause of £51.6 million, making him an expensive option for Bayern.

It’s worth noting that Palhinha and Zubimendi bring distinct playing styles to the table. Palhinha is renowned for his defensive prowess, excelling in tasks such as tackling, interceptions, and blocking, while Zubimendi offers a different skill set altogether.