Manchester United are eyeing a loan move for Bayern's Joao Palhinha as Ruben Amorim looks to add steel to his midfield after missing out on Ederson.

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• Man Utd eye loan deal for Bayern's Palhinha
• Amorim wants to solidify Utd's midfield
• Bayern ready to let Palhinha leave on loan

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  United are exploring a loan move for Bayern Munich midfielder Palhinha after being priced out of a deal for Atalanta’s Ederson. The 29-year-old defensive midfielder, who joined Bayern for £48 million ($65m) from Fulham last summer, has struggled to lock down a regular starting spot and could be allowed to leave temporarily, with internal talks ongoing between the Bavarians and the Red Devils, according to GiveMeSport.

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  Amorim is eager to add a Premier League-proven midfielder to his squad as funds are limited following the £62.5 million ($83.4m) signing of Matheus Cunha. Palhinha fits the profile, and his experience in England could help stabilise a midfield lacking physical presence. United are also prepared to offload Alejandro Garnacho, among others, to free up resources for the loan signing of Palhinha.

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  Bayern initially preferred a permanent sale, valuing the Portuguese star at around £30 million ($40m), but are now considering a loan to help Palhinha rediscover form. He still has four years left on his contract, worth close to £200,000 per week with bonuses, meaning Bayern are in no rush to sell. United view him as a low-cost, tactical fit under Amorim.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR PALHINHA?

  The Red Devils will likely wait on Bayern’s final stance before progressing with a formal offer. If green-lit, Palhinha could arrive in time for pre-season and be available for United’s Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 17.

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