Athletic Bilbao challenge Olympiacos for Unai López
Your midfield target Unai López is now on Athletic Bilbao's radar, and the Spanish club are pushing hard to hijack the deal (1). This is a complication Olympiacos don't need with a summer rebuild already mapped out, the club wants at least seven new signings, with López identified as a key part of the midfield refresh. Mendilibar knows the player well, but Bilbao's interest could drive up the price or turn the player's head entirely.
Taremi headed to the World Cup with Iran
Mehdi Taremi has been named in Iran's squad for the 2026 World Cup (2). That means Olympiacos will be without their striker for the duration of the tournament, something to factor in as the club plans its pre-season and early-summer business. No confirmed dates yet for when he'd link up with the national team, but it's a significant absence to account for.
