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Joao Palhinha is set to join Aston Villa next week after the club agreed a fee with Bayern Munich for the Portuguese player, according to a BBC report dated August 20.
The move will bring Palhinha back to English football following a loan spell at Tottenham last season. Spurs had the option to pursue a permanent deal after that spell, but opted not to sign him, leaving the way open for Aston Villa to advance talks with Bayern.
Villa have now reached an agreement on a transfer fee, with Palhinha expected to complete the switch next week. The precise terms of the deal have not been disclosed in the supplied report, but the agreement with Bayern is understood to be the key step in the transfer moving towards completion.
For Palhinha, the move offers a fresh opportunity after a season in which his long-term future remained unresolved. His time at Tottenham did not lead to a permanent stay, but Aston Villa have now moved to secure his signature as they continue shaping their squad.
The transfer also gives Bayern Munich a resolution over a player who spent last season away from the club. With a fee now agreed, the German side are in line to part company with Palhinha, pending the final steps of the move.
Aston Villa supporters will now await confirmation of the transfer next week. Barring any late change, Palhinha is on course to become a Villa player after the clubs struck an agreement over the fee.
