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Tottenham join race for Adam Wharton but have no plans to sign Mason Greenwood

Tottenham have stepped up their interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as they continue reshaping their squad under Roberto De Z...

12 HOURS AGO • goal

Tottenham join race for Adam Wharton but have no plans to sign Mason Greenwood

Joao Palhinha will accept pay cut to secure transfer to former side despite midfielder suggesting he wants Tottenham stay after Bayern loan ends

Joao Palhinha is reportedly ready to make a significant financial sacrifice to push through a return to Sporting CP this summer. After helpi...

MAY 28 • goal

Joao Palhinha will accept pay cut to secure transfer to former side despite midfielder suggesting he wants Tottenham stay after Bayern loan ends

'I feel at home' – Palhinha keen to stay at Tottenham next season Joao Palhinha played a key role in Tottenham avoiding relegation, and he wants to make his move to north London permanent.

MAY 26 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Premier League finale: West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make emotional exits

West Ham has been relegated and Tottenham has survived on an emotional final day of the Premier League season when Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah made tearful exits after record-b...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Keeps Spurs up with goal Palhinha scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Everton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute...

Impact Palhinha nearly scored a headed goal in the 43rd minute though it deflected off the post, but he was able to secure the rebound and score right after. That goal secured Spurs' safety from relegation. It was one of a season-high five shots he took in the match and he also created two chances in the match. He played well on the defensive end too, recording three tackles, two interceptions, five clearances and one blocked shot in the clean sheet. It was a solid loan spell for Palhinha as he started 23 matches (33 appearances) and scored five goals and recorded two assists. It's unclear if he'll return to Bayern Munich next season or if Spurs will try to sign him to a permanent contract.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds: Mathys Tel, what were you thinking?! Spurs goal-scorer goes from hero to zero as draw dents Premier League survival hopes

Tottenham threw away two huge points in their fight for Premier League survival as they were held to a 1-1 draw by already-safe Leeds on Mon...

MAY 11 • goal

Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds: Mathys Tel, what were you thinking?! Spurs goal-scorer goes from hero to zero as draw dents Premier League survival hopes

Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Conor Gallagher comes up clutch! Midfielder drops clinic to guide Spurs out of relegation zone

It's official: Tottenham are out of the Premier League relegation zone. Spurs capitalised on a sluggish Aston Villa performance and West Ham...

MAY 3 • goal

Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Conor Gallagher comes up clutch! Midfielder drops clinic to guide Spurs out of relegation zone

Scores winner Saturday Palhinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Wolverhampton.

Impact Palhinha scored the match-winning goal Saturday, a tap-in goal in the 82nd minute assisted by Richarlison that secured Spurs' first Premier League win of 2026. It marked his fourth goal of the season, two of which have come in the final minutes versus Wolves. He also recorded one tackle, one interception and one clearance in his 28 minutes off the bench.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Wolves 0-1 Tottenham: Palhinha gives De Zerbi's side first win of 2026 Tottenham ended their 15-game winless run in the Premier League at Wolves thanks to Joao Palhinha, but they are no closer to safety.

APRIL 25 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Trains, set for return Palhinha (concussion) is back in training and is an option for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Igor Tudor.

Impact Palhinha was close to making the midweek UCL match after a concussion, and has finally found himself out of protocol, with the midfielder training and now an option. The club then adds back yet another starter to the team as they try to lower the injury list, still with numerous players missing. Palhinha has served between midfield and defense this season, likely to work back into a starting role soon after the injury, with 19 starts in 26 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

'The biggest nonsense': Van de Ven slams critics and says Spurs are up for the fight

Micky van de Ven has lashed out at critics who believe Tottenham’s underperforming players are no longer committed to the team and are already thinking about their futures beyond t...

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Unexpected boost for Tottenham as key player returns from injury two months early to potentially aid Champions League comeback hopes

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a significant injury boost ahead of their crucial Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie against Atl...

MARCH 17 • goal

Unexpected boost for Tottenham as key player returns from injury two months early to potentially aid Champions League comeback hopes

Tudor says some Tottenham players 'cannot manage' as relegation pressure ramps up

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor says some of his players are struggling to cope with the pressure as the club lurches toward relegation from the Premier League in one of its worst sea...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Unavailable Sunday Palhinha (head) is out for Sunday's game against Liverpool, according to manager Igor Tudor. "No, Romero and Palhinha out."

Impact Palhinha left Tuesday's game against Atletico after a head collision with Cristian Romero in the dying stages of the match, and both players will miss this trip to Anfield. Not having Palhinha shortens the team's midfield depth, as Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring) and Yves Bissouma (undisclosed) are also out, while Conor Gallagher (illness) is uncertain to suit up Sunday. With all these absences, look for Archie Gray to be deployed in a central midfield role.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham's Premier League position is damning and so are the numbers

Tottenham’s position in the Premier League is increasingly concerning and so are the numbers as the threat of relegation looms large

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Tudor says 'everything is going wrong' at Tottenham after record 6th straight loss

Beleaguered Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has acknowledged “everything is going wrong” after his team slumped to a sixth straight loss for the first time in its nearly 144-year hist...

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Picks up blow against Atleti Palhinha abandoned Tuesday's UCL loss to Atletico Madrid due to a head injury he suffered in stoppage time, Alasdair Gold of Football London reports.

Impact Palhinha ended up feeling unwell following a head-to-head impact with teammate Cristian Romero during the Champions League round of 16 clash. The midfielder came off the bench midweek, but he's usually an important all-around contributor, so his issue would add to the problems of a side that is also missing Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring). While Palhinha's status is still uncertain, Archie Gray was deployed in a central spot Tuesday and might continue to play that role if required in upcoming contests.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots versus Fulham Palhinha recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Fulham.

Impact Palhinha tied a season high with three shots versus his former club Sunday, however he failed to put one on target. Despite his side conceding multiple goals once again, he contributed well on the defensive end as he won four tackles and intercepted two passes in his full 90 minutes of action. Still, as a veteran on this Spurs team, Palhinha will need to step up down the stretch to avoid relegation.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

VIDEO: Thomas Frank left speechless after discovering staggering Cristian Romero stat after Tottenham captain dismissed in loss to Man United

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank was left speechless after finding out Cristian Romero's disciplinary record following his reckless red c...

FEBRUARY 7 • goal

VIDEO: Thomas Frank left speechless after discovering staggering Cristian Romero stat after Tottenham captain dismissed in loss to Man United

Starting Wednesday Palhina (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Palhina was already training in full this week, making it no surprise that he is with the team Wednesday. With 17 starts in 27 appearances between UCL and league play this season, a starting role should remain for the midfielder, especially with Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring) and Lucas Bergvall (ankle) out.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Training in full Palhinha (undisclosed) was spotted training in full on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Frankfurt, according to Sam Tabuteau from The Standard.

Impact Palhinha missed the last three games due to an undisclosed injury but the midfielder was spotted training in full on Tuesday during the last training session ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Frankfurt. This is good news for the Spurs since he will add a new option to the midfield for coach Thomas Frank, although he should regain a rotational role now that Pape Sarr is back from international duty.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Palhinha (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Burnley.

Impact Palhinha is not available for Saturday's clash against Burnley as he is still working his way back to full fitness. Despite progressing through his injury this week, he is not deemed ready after late testing. He therefore misses a third straight match and that allows newcomer Conor Gallagher to get a larger role from scratch with the Spurs.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tight call for Burnley match Palhinha (undisclosed) is in doubt for Saturday's match against Burnley, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Joao is progressing, could be close for Burnley, but I think it will be...

Impact Palhinha has been progressing through his injury this week, but is not yet fully fit, still needing to gain a bit more fitness before he is deemed an option for Saturday. This will likely lead him to some late testing ahead of the match, with that to decide if he is an option or not. He has missed their past two games, and after being a late call, he will likely only find the bench if fit.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive in training Palhinha (undisclosed) appeared to be inactive in training Monday, according to Alasdair Gold of Football London.

Impact Palhinha looks to be unavailable for the club heading into Tuesday's UCL contest, as the midfielder was dealt a training injury ahead of their match this weekend. He is still not training, as he was only viewed wearing slides and his training gear to begin the session Monday morning. If he is absent again Tuesday, the club will hope for Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray to start in the midfield.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knock in training Palhinha suffered a knock in the last training session and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against West Ham United, according to Spurs Army.

Impact Palhinha won't be able to feature against West Ham United on Saturday since he suffered a knock during the last training session and was left out of the squad. The Portuguese was in the starting squad in three of his last four appearances but might see limited minutes moving forward due to the arrival of Conor Gallagher during the transfer window.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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