Jamie Redknapp has now heaped praise on Fulham No.26 Joao Palhinha – amid reports Manchester City are keen to sign him.
The 50-year-old was speaking on Sky Sports before the Carabao Cup clash between Liverpool and West Ham on Wednesday night.
So, what did Jamie Redknapp say about Manchester City target Joao Palhinha? Let’s take a look…
What Jamie Redknapp said about Joao Palhinha
Well – according to the Daily Star – the Portugal international is an option for Manchester City in the January transfer window with Kalvin Phillips expected to depart.
Now, Redknapp has described the 28-year-old as one of the most underrated players in the entire Premier League.
The man from Barton on Sea said: “He’s brilliant, Palhinha. One of the most underrated players in the Premier League.”
Fulham’s £20m maestro has been immense since arriving in the Premier League from Sporting CP back in July 2022, almost earning a move to Bayern Munich in August as a result of his fine displays.
However, that deal collapsed right at the last moment, and Palhinha was made to trudge back to west London – now, however, that could open up a door to the Etihad Stadium in January.
Manchester City alternatives to Joao Palhinha
Fulham will be loathe to lose the Lisbon-born stalwart in the middle of the season, so a January agreement might be difficult for Txiki Begiristain to find.
Therefore, it is worth looking at who else could arrive to replace Phillips.
That same story from the Daily Star mentioned that Fluminense No.7 Andre – who Pep Guardiola called “quality” in his FIFA Club World Cup press conference this week – is on the shortlist.
Bayern Munich No.6 Joshua Kimmich is another player who has been linked with a move to Manchester City as he enters the final 18 months of his contract.
Be sure to keep an eye on developments at Manchester City this winter, as there should be some movement in the market.
