Sources: De Zerbi wants to keep star whose future is 'out of Tottenham's hands'

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Spurs want to keep the midfielder, with Roberto De Zerbi a big admirer of his, but sources have indicated that the 30-year-old’s future is now “out of Tottenham’s hands.”Palhinha will be sold by Bayern Munich this summer, but his next move is set to depend almost entirely on his own desires at this stage of his career. Tottenham have the option to buy Palhinha at the end of his loan spell, but the player’s stance could potentially take a deal out of their reach. ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom.

VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Tottenham trying to agree reduced fee for Joao PalhinhaPalhinha has endured mixed fortunes during his loan spell with Tottenham this season, as he has moved in and out of the starting XI on several occasions throughout the campaign. He has since become a key figure once again under De Zerbi in recent weeks, with the Italian in no doubt that he wants Palhinha’s leadership as part of his group for next term.

Football Insider revealed at the start of May that Tottenham want to negotiate a cut-price deal for Palhinha this summer, rather than triggering their option to buy him for around £25million. The North Londoners have no desire to lose the youngster this summer, and they are prepared to offer him an improved deal to convince him to stay, despite the fact he is already under contract until 2030.