Manchester United are closely monitoring the situation surrounding Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha as they consider the possibility of bringing him to Old Trafford on a temporary deal. According to sources from GIVEMESPORT, the Red Devils are assessing the feasibility of a loan move after realizing that Atalanta’s highly-rated midfielder Ederson is likely out of their reach due to a prohibitively high asking price. United’s recruitment team has acknowledged that Ederson’s valuation far exceeds their current financial limits, pushing them to look elsewhere for midfield reinforcements.
Following a disappointing 2024/25 campaign that ended without a trophy or qualification for European competition, Manchester United have already begun reshaping their squad in preparation for the new season. Their first significant signing came in the form of Matheus Cunha, who arrived from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal worth £62.5 million. This substantial outlay, however, has left manager Rúben Amorim with limited funds to strengthen the rest of the team, particularly in midfield.
In response to the financial constraints, Amorim is considering trimming his squad to generate additional funds. One of the more notable names potentially heading for the exit is young forward Alejandro Garnacho, who the Portuguese boss may be willing to sacrifice in order to raise money for other transfers. Meanwhile, Amorim is also exploring more economical options to bolster his squad before the Premier League kicks off on August 17, with a tough opening fixture against Arsenal looming.
Palhinha has emerged as a strong candidate due to his situation at Bayern Munich. Despite joining the German giants from Fulham in a £48 million deal just under a year ago, the Portugal international has struggled to secure a regular place in the starting lineup. Manchester United are now hoping to capitalize on this situation, especially if Bayern are open to allowing him to leave on loan rather than demanding a permanent transfer.
Sources have indicated that United’s interest in Palhinha is not new — the club has admired the 28-year-old since his impressive stint at Fulham. With his game time at Bayern limited, the Red Devils are keen to discover if the Bundesliga side would be willing to sanction a departure, potentially opening the door for a short-term move. However, Bayern could still prefer to negotiate a permanent deal, leaving United to wait for clarity before making a formal approach.
