The British newspaper "Daily Mail" reported that Fulham has begun its efforts to retrieve Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha, who is having a tough season at Bayern Munich in Germany.

Palhinha moved to Bayern in the summer of 2024 for £48 million, but he has struggled to secure a spot in the starting lineup, despite his potential.

The Portuguese player has started in only 7 matches in the Bundesliga and has appeared in 24 matches across all competitions, without managing to score or assist a single goal.

Despite Fulham's interest in bringing Palhinha back on loan, his high salary poses a significant financial obstacle, which may prompt the club to negotiate again to reduce costs.

Returning to Fulham is not the only option, as Saudi clubs, notably Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad, have entered the race to sign the player, with a serious effort to secure his services in the summer transfer market.