Fees revealed for incoming Rangers striker and departed Celtic midfielder, with free agent linked to the champions...
Rangers will pay Portland Timbers $13m (£9.6m) for Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy, plus add-ons, with a sell-on percentage also agreed for the 22-year-old. (Tom Bogert)
Celtic were unable to reach an agreement for midfield target Gvidas Gineitis after talks with Torino stalled despite reaching an advanced stage. (Anthony Joseph)
Celtic failed with late loan offer to bring left-back Greg Taylor back to the club from Greek side PAOK. (Gazzetta - in Greek)
Former Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone may be a player of interest to Celtic after becoming a free agent. (Michael Shearer)

#celtic #rangers #fees

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly set to sign Ethan Nwaneri from English champions ****** nal to replace Giannis Konstantelias who is out injured for many months.
News reports on Tuesday said that Nwaneri is to play on a season-long loan at the Bundesliga runners-up.
Konstantelias ruptured the cruciate knee ligament in Saturday's league match against SV Hamburg and will not be able to play for a long time. He had arrived recent from PAOK in his native Greece.
Nwaneri, 19, came through ****** nal's academy and has played 51 first-team matches for the Gunners, scoring 10 goals and providing two ****** ists. He played on loan at Olympique Marseille last season.
A potential deal must be finalized on Tuesday as the Bundesliga transfer window closes at 8pm (1800 GMT).

#season

PAOK have emerged as contenders to sign Slovan Liberec midfielder Ermin Mahmic, who has been linked with Celtic. (Record)
Celtic winger Hyunjun Yang is set to miss both derby matches against Rangers next month after being selected by South Korea for the Asian Games. (Sky Sports)
Falkirk are targeting a loan deal for FC Austin winger CJ Fodrey. (Record)
St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari had no doubts a deal for Enes Alic would go through, despite opposition from the left-back's former club Zeljeznicar. (Courier)
Aberdeen have moved onto different midfield targets after being priced out of a deal for St Mirren's Killian Phillips. (Press and Journal)

#ermin #mahmic

In the Bundesliga's latest "Midweek Interview", Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel had a chance to talk about the upcoming season and the changes to the BVB squad. The departure of Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi, and Niklas Süle left plenty of ******* e and wages for Ole Book and Lars Ricken to work with.
The signing of Genk's Konstantinos Karetsas, PAOK's Giannis Konstantelias, and PSV's Joey Veerman in the build up to the season kick-off has certainly given Dortmund fans something to be excited about. Kobel knows that a step-up is required, but shares his enthusiasm:
"Today was only my first real team training. But with Karetsas, our new Greek talent, you don't need a lot of time to see that he has a lot of quality on the ball, that he's a great player and that he has a lot of potential. We have a lot of young guys with a lot of potential, and I'm really excited about what they can bring to the team and about their everyday work. They're going to improve and feel how the game is played here. Maybe it's a little faster, maybe it's a little more physical, depending on which league you're coming from. We'll see."
There are big expectations, especially on the shoulders of BVB's Greek signings. The 28-year-old notes that they can't rely on their new signings to fly from day one. He continues:
"If you play for Dortmund, you know how it is: you need to get your qualities onto the pitch every three days. But on the other hand, with a lot of young guys, it's not fair to expect them to carry the team every three days. It's going to be a team effort. The guys who have been here longer need to bring them together, prepare them for the season and help them build their confidence. The other guys, of course, need to show their talent as well."

#dortmund #work

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of Giannis Konstantelias from PAOK FC.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a contract with the Black and Yellows until 2031.
"We are very pleased that we have convinced Giannis, a talented attacking player, to join us. We have been following his development for quite some time," said Borussia Dortmund managing director for sport Lars Ricken.
"At 23, he is still a relatively young player, while at the same time already bringing a great deal of experience with him. We would also like to thank the people responsible at PAOK for the consistently respectful and constructive discussions surrounding Giannis' transfer."
Konstantelias said:

#giannis #attacking #yellows

Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Giannis Konstantelias from Greek side PAOK, the club has announced.
The attacking midfielder completed his medical last Sunday, with both clubs already in full agreement over the transfer.
The 23-year-old Greek International will sign a contract until 2030 and sign for a fee of €26m gauranteed, plus €6m in add-ons. The realistic package is expected to be closer to €30m and also includes a 15% sell-on clause.
The rapidity with which Dortmund have moved in this case is impressive. Get German Football News reported only last week that Dortmund had revived their interest in Konstantelias.
Upon signing for BVB, Konstantelias expressed his delight: "I am very much looking forward to playing for Borussia Dortmund in future. BVB is a great club and I will give my all to be successful here."

#borussia #club

Giannis Konstantelias' move from PAOK to Borussia Dortmund is nearing completion for a reported €26 million plus up to €6 million in bonuses, with the deal also including a 15 per cent sell-on clause for the Greek side.
At the same time, according to reports from Greece, PAOK are working on signing two young players from Borussia Dortmund, namely Christos Kostoglou and Samuele Inácio.
As reported by sport24.gr, PAOK are in advanced talks over a move for 17-year-old Kostoglou. The youngster, who plays for BVB's U19 side, has one year left on his contract, but Dortmund are said to be willing to let him leave on a free transfer.
Meanwhile, PAOK are aiming to sign 18-year-old Inácio on loan, according to Greek outlet Gazzetta.
Whether Dortmund would agree to this is highly doubtful, though. The Italy international broke into the first team towards the end of last season and is part of the club's plans for the coming campaign.

#move #reported #million

Giannis Konstantelias is set to join Borussia Dortmund from PAOK as he arrived in Germany on Sunday morning ahead of his medical check. However, the move isn't welcomed by his current club fans as they showed their discontent in multiple ways.
Led by a popular ultras group called "Gate 4", the fans protested the departure of the player who signed a deal until 2029 last summer. According to local newspapers, the fans arrived at the office of the club president with a demand for talks, and they also protested in front of the stadium.
Curiously, there were similar incidents after Stuttgart agreed all terms with PAOK for the attacker last year. In the end, the move was cancelled by the club owner Ivan Savvidis as Konstantelias ended up signing a new deal.
There were even reports that PAOK fans waited for him when he landed in Dortmund in hopes of convincing him to stay in Greece. However, that will not change matters for the player who has only left the club for a five-month loan to KAS Eupen so far.
Konstantelias scored three goals for PAOK in this season's Europa League qualifying rounds. Borussia Dortmund already signed his compatriot Konstantinos Karetsas from Genk. After their failed attempt at signing Said El Mala from Köln, the Black and Yellows immediately turned their attention to their second target.

#konstantelias #dortmund #club #however

Borussia Dortmund have wasted little time changing their transfer strategy after ending their pursuit of Köln's Said El Mala. With the deal for the winger off the table, BVB have turned their attention to Giannis Konstantelias - and the move is now progressing rapidly.
According to Transfermarkt and reports from Greece, the 23-year-old PAOK attacker is travelling to Dortmund to undergo his medical. Should everything go according to plan, Konstantelias is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Bundesliga club. The overall package is reportedly worth around €30 million, including potential bonus payments.
Dortmund's move for Konstantelias represents a significant change of direction. The club had spent weeks trying to sign El Mala from 1. FC Köln, but ultimately walked away after failing to reach an agreement over the guaranteed portion of the transfer fee. BVB's final offer was reportedly close to €50 million, while Köln continued to demand a higher guaranteed payment. Dortmund therefore decided against making another attempt and immediately began looking for alternatives.
Konstantelias appears to be a particularly attractive option because he fits several of the qualities Dortmund have been looking for. The Greek international is capable of playing on the wing as well as in attacking midfield, although he is most comfortable in a central role. His pace, dribbling ability and versatility make him a natural fit for Dortmund's attacking plans.
The youngster has also made an impressive start to the new season. Konstantelias scored three goals and provided an ******* ist in four Europa League qualifying matches for PAOK, although the Greek club were ultimately eliminated by Anderlecht in the third qualifying round.

#paok #greek #year

Celtic reportedly face opposition from Burnley and Malaga if they want to sign Greg Taylor from PAOK, while Sevilla appear poised to sign Robbie Ure.
Celtic will have to beat off interest from Burnley and Malaga if they want to bring Greg Taylor back to the Scottish champions, with the 28-year-old left-back open to a return from POAK. (Record - subscription required)
Sevilla have agreed a deal to sign Robbie Ure for £7.9m from Sirius, with the 22-year-old Scottish striker agreeing a contract until 2031 and due for a medical early this week. (Fabrizio Romano on X)
Rangers have made an improved bid for PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech, 24. (Sun)
Hearts are expected to sell Greece winger Alexandros Kyziridis to a Turkish club for £1.7m. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

#sevilla #robbie

Greg Taylor during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Hearts at Celtic Park, on 14 September 2024. Photo Malcolm Mackenzie/PSI
The Scottish champions are weighing up the prospect of re-signing the left-back only 12 months after he left the Hoops at the expiry of his contract.
Taylor's spell with PAOK has failed to fully take off and, following the arrival of new head coach Alessio Lisci, he is no longer believed to feature prominently in the club's plans.
According to reports in Greece via Daily Record, "significant developments" surrounding the 28-year-old are expected shortly as interest in his services grows.
Celtic remain among the clubs monitoring the situation, although they are reportedly facing competition from teams in both the English Championship and Major League Soccer.

#celtic #scottish #september

After locking down a deal for Santiago Castro, it was expected that all of Tony D'Amico's efforts would turn back to finding a left wing that Gian Piero Gasperini has been yearning for. However, it appears that the next Giallorossi signing for the time being won't be Antonio Nusa or Abde Ezzalzouli to fill that need. Instead, reports indicate that Roma's next signing won't even play that far up the pitch.
In a move that came out of nowhere, Roma is expected to sign 22-year-old Greek defender Konstantinos Koulierakis of Wolfsburg. The deal was first reported by Ugo Trani of Te la do io Tokyo and is now being corroborated by Fabrizio Romano and others. The amount being bandied about is €15 million, and it's expected that Koulierakis would fill the role of vice-Hermoso.
Koulierakis is a left-footed center back who brings considerable experience for his age. He's made 59 Bundesliga appearances over the last two seasons, 35 appearances in the Greek Super League, and another 9 Europa Conference League appearances with PAOK prior to that. He's also already made 22 appearances for the Greek national team.
Koulierakis was purchased by Wolfsburg from PAOK for just under €12 million two summers ago. After proving his worth in Germany, Roma is ready to bring him to Italy to add depth to its rearguard. Perhaps most importantly, he is a left-footed defender in a back three dominated by right-footed players—aside from Hermoso, to whom Koulierakis will likely be an understudy.
Koulierakis is a fairly tall center back at 6'2" and defends well in the air. He's known for being a progressive passer, which makes him a good fit in Gasperini's system as a left-sided defender. He's also proven to be composed on the ball and comfortable defending in tight ******* es. Koulierakis has chipped in 4 goals and 3 ******* ists during his time at Wolfsburg. At just 22, he's got plenty of room for development under Gasperini's tutelage.

#back #expected

Unicaja has secured Willy Hernangómez's commitment. The Madrid-born center has accepted the offer from the club to play in Málaga next season after rejecting two other offers, one of them from PAOK Thessaloniki. The Spanish international will thus replace Olek Balcerowski, who signed for Barcelona a few days ago. Unicaja managed to convince Hernangómez after several days of negotiations and by improving their initial offer. This is a top-level signing, provided he improves upon the performances he has shown at times in recent seasons with Barcelona, his last team, where he played for the past three seasons.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Unicaja has secured Willy Hernangómez's commitment.

#unicaja #willy #madrid

Sunderland are set to enhance their backroom recruitment operation by appointing highly experienced Italian Matteo Serra to a senior role.
Serra arrives on Wearside from Greek top-tier club PAOK Salonika, where he most recently served as head of recruitment. He’ll be stepping into a vital and highly specific position at the Academy of Light — overseeing player exits and loan management.
The 42-year-old Italian is a highly experienced recruitment and scouting specialist who’s steadily built a strong reputation as an elite talent identifier across Europe, working with some of the biggest clubs in Italy and France before moving to Greece.
The son of former Cagliari sporting director Luciano Serra, football administration runs in his blood; growing up immersed in the inner workings of Italian football, he’s since developed his own elite continental pedigree at several top-tier European clubs.
His resume includes scouting and recruitment positions at Juventus, PSG and Lille, as well as a stint as chief scout for Spezia Calcio, where he unearthed Jakub Kiwior, who later signed a £25 million deal with ******* nal within eighteen months of joining the club. Serra also signed rumoured Sunderland target Emil Holm for Spezia, and the club eventually sold him to Bologna for a substantial profit.

The end of the road for Léo Matos at São Januário. The former right-back is leaving Vasco's football department to take on a new challenge in Europe. He has accepted an offer to become the new sporting director of PAOK in Greece.
According to information originally published by ge, the professional is no longer part of the Rio club's staff.
Léo Matos' journey behind the scenes at Cruz-Maltino began in January 2023, when he hung up his boots. Shortly after retiring, he accepted an invitation from Paulo Bracks — who was in charge of the SAF at the time — to take over as technical and transition manager.
As a player, the defender wore the Vasco shirt starting in 2020. In total, he spent three seasons on the pitch, making 89 appearances and scoring six goals.
Now, the former athlete returns to a familiar destination. Léo Matos is considered a historic PAOK idol, a club he played for over five years and where he won two Greek Championships and three Greek Cups.