PAOK in negotiations for Sandro Kulenovic loan from Torino

PAOK is actively seeking to strengthen its attacking line and has entered into negotiations with Italian club Torino to sign 26-year-old Croatian striker Sandro Kulenovic. According to reports from journalist Nicolò Schira on August 21, 2026, the potential deal involves a loan move with an option to purchase the player next summer. The Greek club is currently exploring multiple forward options to bolster its squad, with Kulenovic emerging as a primary target following interest in other candidates such as Strelec.

Kulenovic, a product of the Dinamo Zagreb academy, was signed by Torino for approximately 3 million euros this past summer after a previous loan spell. Despite his pedigree and a record of 43 goals and 4 assists in 127 matches for Dinamo Zagreb, he faces stiff competition at Torino from teammates Zapata and Adams. Having also spent time at Legia Warsaw, Juventus U19, Rijeka, and Lokomotiva Zagreb, the striker is now being considered for a departure due to the crowded offensive roster in Italy. The ongoing talks focus on defining the terms of the loan and the eventual buy-out clause as PAOK continues its pre-season roster adjustments.