Manchester United have reportedly been told that they will have to spend at least €30million (£25m) if they are to bring Sporting Lisbon’s Joao Palhinha to Old Trafford.
It's no secret that United are in need of a defensive midfielder. According to Jornal de Noticias, United are preparing a £16m bid for Palhinha but are going to be told that their offer is way below Sporting's valuation.
The Portugal international has a release clause of £50m in his contract but Sporting are reportedly willing to accept just half that amount. Palhinha has become a key part of his side's starting XI since graduating through the club’s youth ranks.
