Elustondo picks PAOK over staying in Spain
Aritz Elustondo is yours. The 32-year-old centre-back has chosen PAOK, leaving Real Sociedad where he spent his entire career (1). This is a proper La Liga defender, over 250 appearances in the Spanish top flight. He arrives to strengthen the back line ahead of European competition.
Atlas and Cruz Azul fight over Jorge Sánchez while PAOK owes money
Jorge Sánchez is the subject of a tug-of-war between Atlas and Cruz Azul, both Mexican clubs keen to sign him (2). The complication: PAOK reportedly still owes Cruz Azul $2.7 million for the right-back, and the matter could end up at FIFA or CAS if unresolved (2). Sánchez's situation is one to watch as the summer window moves.
PAOK eye Boca Juniors striker Merentiel
Miguel Merentiel is on your club's radar. The Boca Juniors forward is a known quantity, PAOK already know the asking price and could submit an offer in the coming days, according to journalist Uriel Iugt (3). No formal talks between the clubs yet, but the interest is real.
Fan-reaktioner
The mood on the PAOK subreddit is restless. One post gaining traction questions where all the "sensitive" fans and journalists were hiding during the past year, now suddenly surfacing in the Delias and national team debate. Read the full thread here.
