Manchester City are reportedly ready to challenge for the signing of Joao Palhinha in January, who is also wanted by Liverpool. The Fulham midfielder is once again in the rumour mill with the Portuguese international being linked with a move to Anfield next month, as well as Manchester United. Lauded by Danny Murphy as ‘absolutely phenomenal’, Palhinha has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League yet again after a breakout year last term with the Cottagers. And now, according to the Daily Star, City are looking to bring in the 28-year-old in the January transfer window, with Pep …