Fulham star Joao Palhinha has denied that he is thinking about a possible move to Bayern Munich in the January transfer window.

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Palhinha almost joined Bayern in summerMidfielder says his focus is on FulhamBayern said to be cooling interest in himWHAT HAPPENED?

Palhinha came close to joining Bayern in the summer transfer window and is even reported to have travelled to Munich for a medical, only for the deal to fall through. Despite signing a new contract with Fulham, he has been linked with a possible January switch and Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund admitted the midfielder is still being monitored by the club.

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The Portugal international was asked if he is still considering a switch to Bayern, but he insists his focus is on finishing off the month of December with Fulham. He said to (via ): "It's not messing with my head, I'm calm. I'm not thinking much about what will come next. I'm thinking about the seven games we have ahead of us in December, they are complicated games, there is Boxing Day, it all comes together. It's an important month for Fulham and for me too. And that's where my focus is. Whatever has to happen in January will happen."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Despite their efforts to sign him in the summer, Bayern are not lining up a new bid for him in the next transfer window, reports. Despite this, Fulham are preparing for the possibility of him leaving next month and are eyeing Brazil and Fluminense midfielder Andre as a possible replacement, according to

WHAT NEXT FOR PALHINHA?

Palhinha, who has scored twice in the Premier League this season, has six more games to play in December with Fulham before the January transfer window opens. The Craven Cottage club are up against West Ham at home on Sunday.