Panathinaikos: The resale rate for Alexandropoulos and the move for a clean ‘8’ and a stopper

The very probable sale of Sotiris Alexandropoulos to Sporting Lisbon will to some extent change the dates on the next Panathinaikos transfer moves. After Bernard, the “Greens” had already decided to rely on another creative player who could cover “8” and “10”.

That’s why they had checked Paulo Fernandez from Volos – but not for the €1m Volos is asking for a player free next summer – and they had another player with the same qualities under their magnifying glass, as an option that could would open up the rotation even more and add more depth to the “clover” midfield.

Now the “Greens” are showing that they are primarily looking to buy a footballer who will be a much cleaner “8” with creative qualities. There they have now focused on Panathinaikos, are already examining some options that have been proposed to them by both the European market and Latin America and will put the (transfer) burden there in the coming days in relation to the next transfer train.

The move and for a central defender

From there it is very likely that there will be another move to central defense within the next few weeks. There is a feeling that with the departure of either Sarlia or Poungoura there will be another change in the defensive line.

And Panathinaikos has been in the market for a few days looking for another stopper who can form an even more competitive trio with Schenkefeld and Magnusson (received this time), while there will also be options for the back and Kourbelis with young Giorgos Sideras.

A unique “thorn” is the percentage for “Alexandros”

The latest developments regarding the sale of Alexandropoulos to Sporting Lisbon are to be finally clarified on Thursday (25 August).

Panathinaikos and the Portuguese team have become (very) close in terms of the financial part of the transfer, but there is still no agreement on the resale rate issue.

Something crucial for the Greens to seal the deal as they see the 21-year-old midfielder has all the makings of it to bring more money to the side (on a new transfer) in the future.

Portuguese reporters (citing information from the Lisbon club) report that Panathinaikos’ original claim was a 25% resale rate.

For its part, Sporting gave 10% to both offers to the “Greens”. And therein lies the only “thorn” to reach a final agreement.

Discussions about finding the golden ratio

The same sources from Portugal emphasize that Panathinaikos insists on a high resale percentage (for the time being, do not fall below 20%, otherwise more money will be immediately requested), while at the same time there is a desire from Sporting to increase the corresponding percentage until the golden ratio is found.

Also, he doesn’t have much time since in Portugal the “window” closes on August 31st, unlike Greece, which stays open until September 15th this year.

Everything should be clarified by tomorrow (25 August), the team of players is waiting for the “green light” to travel to Lisbon by Saturday (27 August)…