In a recent post on X, journalist Florian Plettenburg claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are on the brink of signing Bayern Munich ace Joao Palhinha on loan. It has been revealed that Spurs are in advanced talks to land the Portuguese midfielder on loan this summer.

Spurs agree deal to take Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha on loan; Palhinha signed for Bayern from Fulham for £47.4m last summer and has three years remaining on his current deal

Tottenham are closing in on the loan signing of João Palhinha with the Bayern Munich midfielder set to undergo a medical on Friday, the PA news agency understands.