“I made every effort to persuade him to join Bayern München, but it seems he has already made up his mind,” Raphaël Guerreiro confirmed. His fellow international teammate has rejected Bayern München’s January offer and will be rewarded with a £60 million deal to join Liverpool.

Liverpool are reportedly showing concrete interest in Joao Palhinha from Fulham, a move that could complicate Bayern Munich’s pursuit of the Portuguese international.

If Liverpool enters the race for his signature, Bayern might reconsider their interest in the winter transfer window, especially given their current financial constraints and priority to sign a center-back.

Bayern has an alternative target in mind, Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad, if Palhinha becomes unavailable.

Zubimendi comes with a significant release clause of £51.6 million.

The two midfielders, Palhinha and Zubimendi, offer different playing styles, with Palhinha being a more defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles, interceptions, and blocks.