Tottenham Hotspur has made it official — Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha is headed to London for a season-long loan: We are delighted to announce the signing of João Palhinha on loan from FC Bayern, subject to international clearance and work permit.

J oão Palhinha appears set to join Tottenham Hotspur on loan from Bayern Munich this summer after a deal was reportedly signed on Sunday.

Tottenham have signed Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha on a season-long loan deal. The 30-year-old, who joined the German side from Fulham in 2024, was limited to just 17 Bundesliga appearances last season.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has suffered a “bad knee injury” according to new head coach Thomas Frank. Maddison came off the bench in the second half of Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea on Sunday.

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank says the injury suffered by midfielder James Maddison during Sunday's pre-season draw against Newcastle "looks bad". The former Leicester City playmaker, 28, pulled up off the ball seven minutes from time during Spurs' 1-1 draw with the Magpies.