Newcastle United are reportedly reviving their interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha as Eddie Howe's side continue their hunt for added experience in the engine room, according to EPL Index (Opta Stats).
The report claims Bayern are only willing to sanction a permanent departure for the Portuguese international, rather than a loan, as they look to recoup value on a player who has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot in Bavaria since his move from Fulham.
Palhinha's physical, ball-winning profile has long been viewed as an ideal fit for the Premier League, and Newcastle's midfield has been identified as an area needing reinforcement. However, with no confirmation of concrete talks or a fee being discussed, this remains firmly in the realm of transfer speculation for now.
Whether Newcastle move to meet Bayern's demands for an outright sale remains to be seen, but the Magpies' renewed links suggest Palhinha could be one to watch as the market develops.