Those comments are likely to alert Aston Villa, who have been linked with the former Sporting CP star in recent weeks. The West Midlands outfit are believed to be exploring midfield reinforcements as they prepare for another demanding campaign under Unai Emery, with Palhinha viewed as a player capable of adding experience, physicality and defensive stability.
According to reports, Aston Villa have been assessing deal conditions, and Bayern Munich prefer a permanent transfer to another loan. Other clubs have shown interest, but Bayern are determined to reduce their wage bill and trim the squad through outright sales. For Villa, Palhinha represents an attractive option thanks to his proven Premier League pedigree.