Olympiacos pursuit of Ruben Vargas hits a financial impasse

Olympiacos is currently in negotiations to sign 28-year-old winger Ruben Vargas from Sevilla, though the deal has faced significant obstacles. Reports indicate that a financial gap remains between the two clubs, as the Greek team has reportedly offered 12 million euros while Sevilla insists on a fixed transfer fee of 15 million euros with no room for negotiation.

Journalist Matteo Moretto confirmed that no economic agreement has been reached between the parties as of August 27, 2026. While Olympiacos remains in a strong position and has submitted a superior offer compared to Bologna, which is also interested in the player, Sevilla has maintained a firm stance that the full 15 million euro valuation must be met before the transfer window closes.

If the financial discrepancy cannot be bridged, Olympiacos may be forced to abandon the pursuit of the Swiss winger and target alternative options to bolster their squad. For now, the player continues to be associated with the Andalusian side, with the possibility of remaining there for the upcoming season should the transfer fee requirements not be satisfied.