Panathinaikos nears agreement for Levadiakos defender Triantafyllos Tsapras

Panathinaikos is reportedly close to securing a summer transfer for Levadiakos right-back Triantafyllos Tsapras. Initial reports indicated interest from Olympiacos, who allegedly proposed a deal involving a lower fee and the transfer of defender Athanasiou. However, Athanasiou eventually joined OFI, leading to a shift in the negotiations for Tsapras. Current market information suggests that Panathinaikos owner Giannis Alafouzos reached a preliminary agreement with Levadiakos owner Giannis Kompotis late in the week. The deal is expected to cover 80% of the player's rights for a seven-figure amount, estimated at less than 1.5 million euros. Tsapras is considered a standout performer and a top right-back in the current Greek league season. This move aligns with Panathinaikos' strategy to strengthen the Greek element within its squad for the upcoming year. Direct communication between the two club owners appears to have finalized the arrangement after Olympiacos' initial approach failed.