Manchester City were linked with a move for João Palhinha when Fernandinho’s future was uncertain, but the Sky Blues went on to extend his contract for another 12 months, so it doesn’t appear they’re after Palhinha now.
A Bola (h/t Sport Witness) say Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to capitalise on the situation by beating City, Olympique Lyonnais, LOSC Lille, Real Betis, CSKA Moscow, Manchester United, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and SSC Napoli to the 26-year-old’s signature.
Wolves are willing to offer €15m-€20m (£12.