Joao Palhinha, a midfielder for Fulham, confirms his transfer plan amidst ties with Liverpool.

Joao Palhinha, a midfielder for Fulham, has been linked to Liverpool. Prior to their first-leg Carabao Cup match at Anfield, Palhinha discussed his future.

Before Fulham’s Carabao Cup semifinal match against Liverpool last night, Joao Palhinha gave an update on his situation and made it clear that he intended to leave the team.

The Portugal international has performed admirably since joining Marco Silva’s team in 2022 after leaving Sporting. Palhinha, who led the newly promoted Cottagers to a 10th-place finish last season and amassed the most tackles of any player in the Premier League, quickly won over fans.\

Bayern Munich was interested in signing him in the summer after seeing his exceptional performances, but the transaction fell through.

The Reds have continued to be linked with a move for Palhinha to bolster their Premier League title hopes, while both Arsenal and Manchester United have been touted as possible destinations for the defensive midfielder. With speculation growing during the January transfer window, Palhinha has spoken out about his future.

“I have consistently expressed that I sense the affection the fans have for me,” he stated to Sky Sports prior to the Cottagers’ 2-1 loss to Liverpool at Anfield. “I’m aware that I’ll leave Fulham eventually. I wish to offer everything. Here, I’m always very professional, and I’ll play for Fulham and do my job every time.

Palhinha has made it clear that he wants to stay in England, even if the Reds will be concentrating their immediate efforts on stopping the Cottagers from mounting a second-leg comeback in west London on January 24.

Palhinha continued, “This is why I’ve always wanted to come here: to the greatest league in the world.” “My family searched for the top league in order to..

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