Midfielder pursuit: Noah Cadiou on the radar
Olympiacos are pushing to sign Lorient midfielder Noah Cadiou, 27, according to reports out of Greece (1). The Frenchman is a serious target as the club looks to rebuild its midfield this summer. With Mendilibar shaping the squad to his liking, Cadiou fits the profile of a player who can add steel and composure in the middle. Nothing is done yet, but the interest is real and the club are persisting.
Third-place playoff loss to Ferencváros
Olympiacos fell to Ferencváros in the Champions League third-place playoff, missing out on a podium finish. "We beat a very big team for third place," said Stelios Argyropoulos after the match (2). The result stings, a tough way to close out the European campaign.
Vrousai eyed as Costinha replacement
With Costinha on his way to Brighton, Olympiacos are already working on his replacement and have turned their attention to Vrousai (3). The Portuguese side are monitoring the situation, and Olympiacos see Vrousai as a viable option to fill the void at left-back. The summer rebuild continues at pace.