Bayern Munich 
Aston Villa 
- 29 November
- 100+ views
Will João Palhinha leave Bayern Munich and join Aston Villa?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for João Palhinha's transfer to Aston Villa, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Aston Villa has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as João Palhinha.
- Aston Villa has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of João Palhinha (30).
- Aston Villa has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of João Palhinha.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Boubacar Kamara, Enzo Barrenechea (Defensive Midfielder, ARG))
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Way too many better competitors for position (Boubacar Kamara, Enzo Barrenechea (Defensive Midfielder, ARG))
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Key player as direct competitor (Boubacar Kamara, Enzo Barrenechea (Defensive Midfielder, ARG))
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Some better competitors for position (Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans)
Alternatives of Aston Villa
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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76.1
76.1
|
Martín Zubimendi |
 Arsenal
|
€54.4M |
|
75.7
79.2
|
Mikkel Damsgaard |
 Brentford
|
€38.2M |
|
74.9
74.9
|
Vitaly Janelt |
Brentford
|
€18.6M |
|
74.8
74.9
|
Atakan Karazor |
 VfB Stuttgart
|
€12.6M |
|
74.7
74.7
|
Santi Comesaña |
 Villarreal
|
€7.3M |
|
74.4
76.0
|
Pape Gueye |
Villarreal
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€25.1M |
|
73.7
80.8
|
Nicolò Rovella |
 Lazio
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€25.5M |
|
73.5
76.5
|
Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
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€24.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacha Boey | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Gonzalo García | 17-11-2025 | Report | |
| Ayodele Thomas | 07-11-2025 | Report | |
| Ismael Saibari | 03-11-2025 | Report | |
| Mateo Kovacic | 24-10-2025 | Report | |
| Joel Ordóñez | 22-10-2025 | Report | |
| Takefusa Kubo | 22-10-2025 | Report | |
| Aleksandar Pavlovic | 14-10-2025 | Report |
João Palhinha
DM, M (C)
Skill: 73.6
Pot: 73.6
Team
Tottenham
Tottenham
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€33.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€30.3M – €37M
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Who is João Palhinha?
João Palhinha (POR) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Tottenham. João Palhinha is 30 years old (1995/07/09) and he is 190cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 26. João Palhinha has also been used as a ball winning midfielder, a deep lying playmaker and as a box to box midfielder.
João Palhinha's current transfer value is between €30.3M and €37M. His last transfer was from Bayern Munich to Tottenham in 2025. Tottenham loaned João Palhinha from Bayern Munich for €5M.
João Palhinha latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
