Jota Silva close to joining Olympiacos
Olympiacos are closing in on Portuguese winger Jota Silva from Nottingham Forest. The deal will be a loan with an option to buy (1). Mendilibar wanted a direct wide player to sharpen the attack, and Silva fits that profile.
Podence wants to come back, Al Shabab hold the cards
Daniel Podence wants Olympiacos. The former fan favourite posted a message on social media that left little doubt: "Next season you will get what you deserve. Thank you all for your support throughout the season. I hope we see each other again soon" (2). His contract with Al Shabab is the obstacle. The Saudi club decides whether a return happens this summer (2).
Fan reactions
The Smajlović signing has drawn attention on reddit, with fans noting the scale of the investment (around 6.5 million euros for a 22-year-old centre-back) as a signal that the club is building with intent. Full discussion here.
