Optimism growing for €12m Jensen deal
Panathinaikos are pushing to sign Danish midfielder Jensen in a deal worth around €12 million. Reports from Greece suggest there is genuine optimism the move gets done, with Danish coach Jakob Nistrup's presence at the club seen as a key advantage in negotiations (2). Jensen would represent a major investment and a signal of intent ahead of the new season.
Conference League qualifying picture clears
The Conference League second qualifying round draw is approaching and your potential opponents are starting to take shape. While the exact lineup depends on other qualifiers, Panathinaikos are seeded and will avoid some of the tougher names in the early rounds (1). The path to the group stage looks manageable if the squad is ready from the first whistle.
Crespo links: the truth behind the MARCA report
Spanish outlet MARCA linked Hernán Crespo with Panathinaikos in a report that caused a stir among fans, but the real story is more complicated. Greek sources have moved to clarify the situation, with the connection appearing far less concrete than the initial headlines suggested (3).
