Fulham are determined to hold onto Joao Palhinha this summer, with club chief Tony Khan rubbishing rumours that the star midfielder has a release clause in his contract.
Palhinha joined Fulham in a £20million transfer from Sporting back in July last year and he has proven to be an inspired piece of the business. The 27-year-old was one of the most consistent players in the Premier League last season, finishing way clear at the top of the tackle count in the top flight.
He made 40 appearances in all competitions and is already attracting attention from elsewhere, with Liverpool and West Ham among those interested. The Daily Mail have described Jurgen Klopp’s side as the ‘most serious suitors’, with midfielders of huge importance this summer because James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita are leaving.
