Following reports that Bayern Munich have accepted a bid from Sl Benfica for Joao Palhinha - discussions over personal terms are said to have begun as all parties look to finalise the move in the coming days. The midfielder is open to the move, and if talks proceed smoothly, the transfer could be confirmed in the coming days - which would see the interested team secure one of their top targets and put their rivals on notice. While Sl Benfica and Bayern Munich continue talks, no breakthrough has been reported. Nottingham Forest, Sporting CP and Man Utd reportedly may still have an interest, but currently the focus is on getting this deal across the line. Sl Benfica look balanced this season - 2.13 goals scored and 0.57 goals conceded per game. Joao Palhinha would be expected to bring control and consistency to help push them to another level. Bayern Munich have also been linked with Ayyoub Bouaddi, Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown while Sl Benfica are reportedly monitoring Jakub Kaminski and Clement Lenglet. More on this story as it develops. Need more Sl Benfica transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Sl Benfica.