Tottenham have bolstered their midfield ahead of a return to the Champions League by signing Portugal international João Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich with an option to make the move permanent.

The deal includes an option to make the transfer permanent for €30million (£25.9m, $34.2m) at the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur has made it official — Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha is headed to London for a season-long loan: We are delighted to announce the signing of João Palhinha on loan from FC Bayern, subject to international clearance and work permit.