Panathinaikos transfer updates and Conference League preparations

Panathinaikos is currently focused on the return leg of the UEFA Conference League playoffs against Hradec Kralove in the Czech Republic, following a 2-2 draw in Athens. The team’s preparation includes tactical training and squad adjustments, with defender Ahmed Touba excluded from the travel roster as he enters final negotiations for a transfer to Le Havre.

Simultaneously, the club is undergoing significant roster changes. Adam Cerin has been sold to Al-Wahda in the UAE, prompting the club to prioritize the signing of a high-quality central midfielder, which is expected to be their most expensive acquisition of the summer. Management has indicated that they may recruit up to two midfielders and potentially a center-back. Speculation persists regarding further departures, particularly among the attacking line, where the arrival of Rastoder and the presence of Tetteh, Dessers, and Levi Garcia have increased competition for spots. Depending on financial offers and European qualification outcomes, additional players could be released before the transfer window closes.