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Joao Palhinha is unlikely to join Newcastle as his family is not keen on relocating due to inconvenient flight connections to Lisbon. According to Sky Sports, Benfica is now the favourite to land the Bayern midfielder.

Joao Palhinha's transfer from Bayern Munich to Newcastle is virtually off the table. According to Sky Sports, one of the main reasons is the stance taken by the 31-year-old midfielder's family.

Palhinha's relatives were not pleased with the lack of regular direct flights between Lisbon and Newcastle. While the English club had offered a private jet for match journeys and visits, it wasn't enough to sway their decision.

Bayern proposed Palhinha to Newcastle last week, but talks failed to gain any serious momentum.

Currently, Benfica is viewed as the frontrunner to secure the Portuguese star's signature. Meanwhile, Palhinha himself remains keen on a potential move to Aston Villa, though Bayern has previously ruled out any possibility of a loan.