Olympiacos is eyeing Sabah's Steve Solvet, according to L'Equipe. The 30-year-old center-back's contract expires in 2027, so he could sign in January.

A mid-match leg injury has sidelined the Portuguese winger Jota Silva following a gruelling Champions League qualifier, forcing Olympiacos manager Jose Luis Mendilibar to reshuffle his attack for the domestic kickoff.

Olympiacos has a chance to boost its UEFA coefficient in the Europa League. The Red and Whites aim to put a bad year behind them and climb the rankings.

Christos Mouzakitis in action for Greece, with Sergej Jakirovic in a circular inset

A lucrative bid from the UAE has Iranian international Mehdi Taremi nearing an immediate exit, as Olympiacos pivot toward Mexican prospect and Chivas man Armando Gonzalez to lead their attack.