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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Report shares big Palhinha update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/spurs-transfer-rumours-sporting-lisbon-o-jogo-sport-witness-palhinha-update-thfc-latest/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-05-07T10:40:32Z"
modified: "2022-05-07T10:40:32Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Report shares big Palhinha update

**Portuguese sources have now shared a big transfer update on[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/)‘s chase for Sporting Lisbon star Joao Palhinha.**

### The Lowdown: Lilywhites in mix…

The defensive midfielder with a [£50 million release clause](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/joao-palhinha-victor-osimshen-united-23267781) has been at the centre of interest from Spurs in recent weeks, according to reports.

[Tottenham newest updates…](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-newest-updates/)

It is believed that Antonio Conte’s side are firmly in the mix to sign Palhinha this summer as transfer chief Fabio Paratici seemingly still holds a real interest in bringing him to north London.

Following on from their [interest last year](https://onefootball.com/en/news/tottenham-expected-to-bid-for-joao-palhinha-33639083), the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) top-four chasers seem to have their eyes on Sporting’s touch-tackling gem as O Jogo (via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-front-row-sign-defensive-midfielder-secure-transfer-e35m/)) now share a big update.

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### The Latest: Spurs ‘in front row’…

The newspaper’s sources (translated by [SW](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-front-row-sign-defensive-midfielder-secure-transfer-e35m/)) claim that Conte and co are in the ‘front row’ for Palhinha’s signing as Spurs enter pole position – with O Jogo going on to add that he should leave Sporting at the end of 2021/2022.

In a further boost, not only will his club have to sell for less than the player’s £50m clause, but they may even have to settle for a fee lower than the ‘€35m (£29.9m) or €40m (£34m)’ they had originally hoped for.

### The Verdict: Get it done…

Tottenham’s manager reportedly has his sights on[two new midfield additions](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/20/antonio-conte-targets-six-summer-signings-spurs-face-homegrown/) in the next window and we believe Palhinha could be a seriously credible candidate.

According to[WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/296/Show/Portugal-Sporting-CP), the 26-year-old holds his own as a defensive anchor, making a brilliant three tackles per 90 on average in the Portuguese top flight – far more than anyone in Sporting’s squad.

He’s also one of their [most fouled players](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/296/Show/Portugal-Sporting-CP) every game, standing out as a frustrating opponent Conte would surely love, leaving little wonder members of the press have branded Palhinha a ‘sensational’ player ([Josh Bunting, Islington Gazette).](https://twitter.com/Buntingfootball/status/1479525178036084739)

The international ace may well be a fruitful source of quality and gamesmanship for Conte.

***In other news: Offer ready: Paratici sets sights on ‘very Spursy signing’ for Conte at Tottenham! Find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-italian-source-shares-big-mckennie-update/amp/)***