Tzolakis sold to Hull City
Konstantis Tzolakis is gone. Hull City announced the signing of your first-choice goalkeeper, a permanent departure for the Greek international (1). Tzolakis was the starter. That is a significant hole Mendilibar now has to fill before the season begins.
Ortega on his way to River Plate
Francisco Ortega is in Argentina, ready to finalise his move to River Plate. The left-back told reporters: "I spoke with Coudet and I am ready to play" (2). Olympiacos lose another defender, thinning the squad further heading into a critical stretch.
Olympiacos eyeing Francisco Moura
With Ortega leaving, Olympiacos are already looking at replacements. Portuguese left-back Francisco Moura is on the radar, a modern full-back who has climbed to the top of the Portuguese game (3). Moura plays for Porto, and Olympiacos have joined the list of interested clubs (4).
Mendilibar under pressure after NEC stalemate
The 0–0 draw at home to NEC in Champions League qualifying was met with whistles at the Karaiskakis. Mendilibar admitted the opposition were better than expected. The second leg in the Netherlands now demands a goal, or the European campaign is over before it begins.
