Bayern 
Brighton 
- 4 March
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Will João Palhinha leave Bayern and join Brighton?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for João Palhinha's transfer to Brighton, as reports suggest a 79% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Brighton has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as João Palhinha.
- Brighton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of João Palhinha (30).
- Brighton 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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Some direct competitors for position (Carlos Baleba, Mats Wieffer)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Carlos Baleba, Mats Wieffer)
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Key player as direct competitor (Carlos Baleba, Mats Wieffer)
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Some better competitors for position (Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari)
Alternatives of Brighton
| 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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75.4
76.2
|
Sean Longstaff |
 Leeds Utd
|
€17.7M |
|
74.7
81.9
|
Kristjan Asllani |
 Besiktas
|
€18.4M |
|
74.3
78.5
|
Ethan Ampadu |
Leeds Utd
|
€22.4M |
|
74.2
85.6
|
Leon Avdullahu |
 Hoffenheim
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€20.5M |
|
74.0
86.5
|
Yegor Yarmolyuk |
 Brentford
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€29.4M |
|
73.7
76.6
|
Tyler Adams |
 B'mouth
|
€25.1M |
|
73.5
76.5
|
Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
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€20M |
|
73.5
73.5
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Rodrigo Bentancur |
 Tottenham
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€26M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Said El Mala | 18-02-2026 | Report | |
| Michael Olise | 04-02-2026 | Report | |
| Dayot Upamecano | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Gonzalo García | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Aleksandar Pavlovic | 14-10-2025 | Report | |
| Christos Mouzakitis | 09-10-2025 | Report | |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 27-08-2025 | Report | |
| Paul Wanner | 23-07-2025 | Report |
João Palhinha
DM, M (C)
Skill: 71.9
Pot: 72.4
Team
Tottenham
Tottenham
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€32.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€29.6M – €36.2M
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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 and as a box to box midfielder.
João Palhinha's current transfer value is between €29.6M and €36.2M. His last transfer was from Bayern to Tottenham in 2025. Tottenham loaned João Palhinha from Bayern for €5M.
João Palhinha latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
