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Joao Palhinha's brother claims Fulham only 'postponed' rather than 'killed' midfielder's dream move to Bayern after deadline-day deal fell through

Joao Palhinha's collapsed move from Fulham to Bayern Munich is only 'postponed', according to his brother and agent.

The Portuguese midfielder was at the Allianz Arena completing a switch to the Bundesliga champions on deadline day, only to be pulled back by Fulham after they could not source a replacement.

Palhinha was not in Marco Silva's squad for Saturday's 5-1 defeat at Manchester City and will return to Craven Cottage after international duty.

'They didn't kill the dream, they just postponed it,' brother Goncalo Palhinha said. 'Very proud of my brother and the player I represent.