Tottenham are set to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha on a season-long loan with an option to buy. The Portuguese defensive midfielder is set to undergo his medical with the North London club on Friday before joining up with new boss Thomas Frank on the club’s tour of Southeast Asia.

Tottenham are closing in on the loan signing of João Palhinha with the Bayern Munich midfielder set to undergo a medical on Friday, the PA news agency understands.

Tottenham are closing in on a loan move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. Talks between the clubs are at an advanced stage, with an agreement in principle in place. An agreement over personal terms is unlikely to pose a problem and the deal is set to carry an option for the 30-year-old to make the transfer permanent.