Lecce want Karkatsalis
Olympiacos risk losing one of the U19 academy's biggest talents. Lecce have knocked on the door for Vasilis Karkatsalis, and the Italian club are serious (1). No offer details yet, but the interest is concrete.
Another centre-back close, three left-backs on the shortlist
Kostas Nikolakopoulos dropped the update fans wanted. Olympiacos are closing in on another centre-back, and three candidates are in play for left-back (3). The club is not done.
New Karaiskaki: two tiers, 52,000 seats
The plans for the new stadium are taking shape. Gazzetta reports a two-tier design with a capacity of 52,000 (2). Your future home just got a lot bigger.
Fan reactions
The stadium news has fans split between excitement and impatience, 52,000 seats sounds great, but many want a construction timeline, not just renders. The Karkatsalis story stings more: supporters see another academy jewel potentially walking away before the first team ever benefits. Read the full discussion here
