Spurs signed Palhinha on a season-long loan with an option to buy for £27 million this summer. Roberto De Zerbi is a huge fan of the defensive midfield powerhouse and wants him to be a part of a summer rebuild.
Capturing the 30-year-old depends on whether Tottenham survive the drop, as they're currently two points clear of 18th-place West Ham with two matches remaining.
But the threat of relegation isn't the only possibility that could derail Palhinha's permanent switch to North London, with TEAMtalk revealing that several Portuguese clubs - including Benfica, Porto and Sporting CP - are all pushing hard to sign him.
Palhinha is in the process of deciding the next stage of his career, according to the report, having already showcased his commitment to Spurs this season.
The Bayern Munich loanee has featured 43 times across all competitions, and even scored some crucial goals, recently netting the winner against already relegated Wolves.