Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has opened the door for Joao Palhinha to leave the club on loan before the summer transfer window closes, potentially giving Newcastle United another route to sign the Portugal international.
Palhinha’s future at Bayern remains uncertain after the midfielder returned from a loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur. The German champions have already made it clear that the 31-year-old is available for transfer, with several Premier League clubs monitoring his situation.
Eberl had previously indicated that Bayern would prefer a permanent deal for Palhinha, but his latest comments suggest the club could consider a temporary departure if the right financial package is offered.
The Bayern chief stressed that any agreement would have to work for the club, the player and the interested team, while indicating that a sufficiently attractive loan fee could make such a deal possible.
Newcastle have emerged as one of the clubs interested in Palhinha as they look to strengthen their midfield. The Magpies are seeking experienced reinforcements following major changes in their midfield options and have reportedly explored both Palhinha and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
A move to Newcastle could offer Palhinha another opportunity to establish himself in the Premier League after spending last season on loan at Tottenham.
The midfielder joined Bayern from Fulham in 2024 for a reported fee of around €51 million but has struggled to secure a regular role in Munich. Bayern are now looking to find a solution for a player who is not considered part of Vincent Kompany’s plans for the new campaign.
Newcastle’s interest has intensified following the collapse of Aston Villa’s attempt to sign Palhinha. Villa had proposed a loan deal with an option to buy, but Bayern rejected the structure as the club preferred a permanent transfer.
Reports now suggest Newcastle could be willing to explore a permanent deal, which would better suit Bayern’s preference. The Magpies have reportedly offered Palhinha a three-year contract as they consider adding the experienced midfielder to their squad.
However, Palhinha’s next destination remains undecided, with the player reportedly preferring to continue his career in England if the right opportunity emerges.
With the transfer window approaching its final weeks, Bayern’s willingness to consider both permanent and loan solutions could accelerate the midfielder’s departure, while Newcastle remain among the clubs to watch closely in the developing transfer saga.
