Spurs beat Arsenal 1-0 in the first-ever north London derby held outside of the UK, as Pape Matar Sarr's long-range goal was the difference in Hong Kong.

Pape Matar Sarr scored the decisive goal as Tottenham Hotspur earned pre-season bragging rights over Arsenal in Hong Kong.Sarr scored a spectacular goal just before half-time at the Kai Tak Stadium,

Palhinha has significant Premier League experience, making 68 top-flight appearances in two years at Fulham before his move to Germany for £42.3m in July 2024. However, the Portugal international has made just six Bundesliga starts since his move to Bavaria and is keen for a return to England.

Sources said Spurs previously held an interest in Palhinha prior to Thomas Frank's arrival as head coach but it is unclear whether the Portuguese midfielder would be interested in a return to London so soon.

Tottenham are on the verge of securing a loan deal for Bayern Munich’s Joao Palhinha.Discussions between the two clubs are well advanced, with a provisional agreement already in place.Personal