Tottenham are closing in on the loan signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. The destructive number six joined the German giants in a £42.3m deal last summer and called it "the happiest day of my life" – although the move has since soured due to injury and a lack of playing time.

Tottenham have agreed personal terms with João Palhinha and are in advanced talks with Bayern. Initial loan for Palhinha… and understand the agreement will also include a , not mandatory. According to a report from Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg,

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reflects on his side's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in Hong Kong.

Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal in the first north London derby outside of the UK thanks to Pape Matar Sarr's excellent long-range chip.