EPL: Man City join race to sign £60m Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha

Manchester City have entered the race to sign £60 million Fulham midfield maestro, Joao Palhinha in the January transfer window.

City will slug it out with Bayern Munich and Liverpool, as Guardiola sees the Portuguese sensation as a valuable addition to his squad.

Palhinha, 28, has been in stellar form this season, attracting interest from top clubs.

While Bayern Munich and Liverpool have expressed their desire to secure his services, Guardiola wants to initiate a steal.

If City successfully lands Palhinha in January, it could potentially signal the exit of Kalvin Phillips, who has also attracted attention from Juventus, seeking a loan deal for the rest of the season.

Despite Phillips’ commitment to stay and fight for a spot at the Etihad, the lure of more playing time, crucial for his England career in the upcoming Euros, may force him to leave.

Meanwhile, Sun Sports Uk have also reported that Guardiola is further exploring alternatives, considering Fluminense’s £30 million-rated star, Andre, who is set to feature at the Club World Championship in Saudi Arabia this week.

Palhinha joined Fulham last year in a £20 million deal from Sporting Lisbon, amassing an impressive record with six goals and one assist in 56 appearances so far.

The Portuguese midfielder stands out this season with two goals and one assist in 16 appearances across all competitions.