Blanco on the radar, Madrid clause complicates things
Olympiacos are looking at Alavés midfielder Antonio Blanco, but this one is complicated. Real Madrid hold a buy-back clause and a 50% sell-on, and Blanco's release clause sits at €20m (1). That is a lot of money for a player Alavés do not want to lose cheaply.
Goretzka offered, but the numbers don't add up
Leon Goretzka's name was put to Olympiacos. The Bayern Munich midfielder has been told he can leave, and his camp are sounding out clubs across Europe. Juventus, Milan, Atlético Madrid, and Chicago have all been approached (2). The problem is the salary. Goretzka's wages are far beyond what Olympiacos can offer right now.
Dorsey talks progressing, next week is key
The atmosphere is positive, the agent said, but nothing is done. Talks over a deal for winger Dorsey continue, with a decisive meeting set for next week (3). The agent told Gazzetta both sides want an agreement. Next week's sit-down will determine whether it happens.
Ajax edge Olympiacos 1–0 in pre-season friendly
Your team went down 1–0 to Ajax in a friendly in the Netherlands (4). No details yet on the lineup or how Mendilibar set up. It is pre-season, results are secondary, but the performance will matter more than the scoreline. The Champions League qualifier against NEC Nijmegen is the real target.
