Bayern Munich sports director Christoph Freund won't rule out a return for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in January.

After missing a move last month to Bayern, Palhinha signed a new deal with the Cottagers.

However, it's suggested the Portugal midfielder could still get a move during the winter market.

Freund told Sport1: “We're not dealing with that now. We have a really good team together and are concentrating on the tasks ahead.

“We'll see what happens in January."