​João Palhinha could be back in the Premier League next season, with Aston Villa are currently discussing a potential move.Fabrizio Romano reports that coach Unai Emery and the club’s management are reportedly discussing whether to submit an offer.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRomano stated that there have been no talks with Bayern Munich so far, while The Athletic adds that Villa are considering a loan.The online portal goes even further, reporting that the Birmingham club are already in talks with the midfielder about such a move.Meanwhile, Teamtalk confirms the negotiations but doesn’t mention a loan deal being the goal for the Villains who finished fourth last season.Instead, Villa are hoping to sign the defensive midfielder permanently for around €23.5million. which would likely suit Bayern’s interest as well.Palhinha, who spent last campaign on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, is on the Bayern’s transfer list despite having a contract until 2028.Benfica Lisbon’s recent efforts to sign him look likely to collapse due to the high overall cost of the transfer package for the 31-year-old.