In-demand Fulham star Joao Palhinha suffers suspected dislocated shoulder in pre-season conflict with Brentford… probably ending any likelihood of a £60m summer season transfer

Fulham star Joao Palhinha was compelled off injured in his facet’s pre-season pleasant conflict in opposition to Brentford on Sunday night, sparking fears a summer season transfer might be off the playing cards.

The Portuguese has been touted for a summer season departure from Craven Cottage after an excellent debut season within the Premier League, with West Ham being advised they will have to pay £60m by Fulham.

Nonetheless, an harm in pre-season may scupper these plans with Palhinha strolling wounded on the stroke of half-time on the Lincoln Monetary Area along with his arm in a makeshift sling. 

Palhinha contested for the ball close to the centre circle however got here off worse as he instantly hit the deck holding his shoulder in ache.

Workforce medics have been rapidly rushed onto the pitch because the 28-year-old writhed in agony with it apparent that he would now not have the ability to stick with it within the pleasant conflict.

Fulham star Joao Palhinha was compelled off injured in his facet’s pre-season pleasant conflict in opposition to Brentford on Sunday night

Palhinha (center) had his arm supported in a makeshift sling as he walked off the pitch

Fulham’s combative midfielder grimaced in agony as he acquired again to his toes and was escorted off by physios who will start an in-depth investigation to find the severity of his harm.

Palhinha’s left-arm was positioned in a makeshift sling along with his forearm propped up in opposition to his physique by his shirt being rolled upwards.

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