And only last month, reports suggested Fulham wanted an unrealistic £90m from West Ham United for 28-year-old Palhinha.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-turn-new-transfer-targets-27328130

Andre Onana was forced to parry powerful efforts by Harry Wilson and Joao Palhinha, while Willian dragged another good opening just wide.

Source: https://guardian.ng/sport/fernandes-late-winner-rescues-man-utd-eases-pressure-on-ten-hag/

Dominic Solanke then scored his 12th goal of the season when he converted Bournemouth’s first penalty for more than 600 days after Joao Palhinha fouled Antoine Semenyo shortly after the hour mark.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/12/27/wood-strikes-three-times-for-forest-as-strugglers-surge-away-from-drop-zone-liverpool-leapfrog-arsenal-into-first/

Fulham 0 Man Utd 1 (McTominay 8) The lunging Palhinha trips Fernandes, a tackle that might have brought a yellow card.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/11/04/fulham-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-live-score/

Fulham star Joao Palhinha has been identified as the No 1 target following an impressive debut season.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10779029/arsenal-transfer-news-live-saliba-declan-rice-gundogan/

It is reported that Fulham are looking for around the £60m mark and have no shortage of teams keeping track of Palhinha.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1793860/Liverpool-transfer-news-Fabinho-Chelsea

João Palhinha patrolled midfield magnificently, Bernd Leno kept goal with authority, Andreas Pereira and Willian added application to their skills.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/may/28/premier-league-2022-23-fans-verdicts-part-one-arsenal-to-leeds

Mikel Arteta's side were a goal and a man up heading into the closing stages against the Cottagers, only for Joao Palhinha to turn home a late equaliser.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-transfer-news-garcia-balogun-30795891

Palhinha is booked for a late challenge on Bruno but there didn't seem to be too much in it.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/live/article-12707445/Fulham-vs-Man-United-Premier-League-LIVE-2023-24-Latest-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Silva stonewalled questions about interest in some of his high performers, notably João Palhinha, during the transfer window.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2023/dec/29/arsenals-title-hopes-dealt-a-blow-liverpool-top-at-halfway-transfer-latest-football-news