Juventus eyes João Palhinha as Bayern Munich considers his departure

Juventus is monitoring Portuguese midfielder João Palhinha, currently owned by Bayern Munich, as the German club signals that the player may leave after an unremarkable season and a loan spell at Tottenham. Palhinha, born in 1995, is under contract with Bayern until June 2028 and is valued at roughly €15‑25 million.

The Turin club sees Palhinha’s physicality and balance as a fit for Luciano Spalletti’s midfield, but high transfer costs clash with Juventus’s strict financial parameters. AC Milan is also reported to be interested, potentially setting up a market rivalry between the two Serie A rivals. Bayern appears open to a loan or permanent move, with manager Vincent Kompany reportedly giving the green light for a departure.

Economic constraints and Juventus’s strategy of targeting younger, investable profiles mean that while Palhinha remains on the radar, any deal would require a sustainable fee or loan arrangement.