Maffeo flying in Wednesday to replace Costinha
Pablo Maffeo is expected in Athens on Wednesday for medical tests before signing as your new starting right-back (1). The move comes right after Brighton took Costinha off your hands on a five-year deal (3) (4). Maffeo slots in as the direct replacement, with Rondinei and Marios Vrousai also in the full-back picture (1).
Costinha gone, Brighton confirm the deal
Costinha is officially a Brighton player. The Premier League side announced the signing on undisclosed terms, subject to international clearance (3) (4). A five-year contract for the right-back, who leaves after a season where your team won the lot. No fee disclosed.
Smailović pursuit heating up, four clubs in the race
Olympiacos are making a strong push for Zenedin Smailović, the 22-year-old Swedish defender from Sandefjord (1). It will not be straightforward. Bodo/Glimt, Celtic and Toulouse are all in the mix. Young centre-back with serious upside, and your club want to win this race.
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Mármol on the radar but competition is fierce
Mika Mármol is a target. The 24-year-old Spanish centre-back is attracting interest from clubs across Spain and beyond, and Olympiacos know this one is difficult to pull off (1). The will is there, but the market is crowded.
Cadiou pushing for the move
Noah Cadiou wants to come. That is the key detail. Olympiacos are pressing Lorient for the 27-year-old French midfielder, and the player's desire to join is helping things move (1). A deal is not done, but the momentum is on your side.
Joel Roca trying to force his way out of Girona
Joel Roca is 21 and he wants Olympiacos. The winger is pushing Girona to approve the transfer, and your club are in negotiations to make it happen (1). The player's stance is clear, wait, no. The player's stance is clear. Now it is between the two clubs.
Fan reactions
The Costinha exit stung a little. Over on r/soccer, Brighton fans are treating it as tidy business, wait, no em-dashes. Let me fix that.
The Costinha exit stung a little. Over on r/soccer, Brighton fans are treating it as tidy business. A five-year deal for a defender who just came off a treble-winning season, and no fee to obsess over. Olympiacos supporters will want to see Maffeo hit the ground running now. Full thread
