Dimitris Giannoulis pressured Augsburg to agree to his return to PAOK, in line with an agreement made in the spring for a summer return. According to German sources, the transfer fee will be 3,750,000 euros and could reach 4,200,000 euros with achievable bonuses. A reliable Greek managerial source states the fee will be 4,000,000 euros, potentially reaching 4,500,000 euros with bonuses. Giannoulis's annual salary at PAOK will be 1,300,000 euros, which is higher than the 900,000 euros net he would have earned in his third year at Augsburg. The total cost for PAOK, including the transfer and first-year salary, will be between 5.5 and 5.8 million euros. Giannoulis rejected higher offers submitted to Augsburg from Coventry and Olympiacos; Olympiacos's offer was 4,750,000 euros fixed plus 500,000 euros in bonuses. He also rejected Hull before an offer was made and discouraged Bournemouth, who showed interest and held talks with his representatives in July. Giannoulis ruled out Panathinaikos and AEK from the beginning.

Kicker reports that an agreement is in place between PAOK and Augsburg for the transfer of Dimitris Giannoulis. As part of the deal, Augsburg will receive €4,250,000, even though the player is under contract until the summer of 2028. The agreement also includes a friendly match to be held in Germany. Dimitris Giannoulis is anticipated to sign a three-year contract with PAOK, which will be valid until June 30, 2029.

According to Gazzetta.gr, the return of Dimitris Giannoulis to PAOK is finalized. PAOK reached an agreement with Augsburg to acquire the Greek left-back after submitting an increased offer. Giannoulis is expected to arrive in Thessaloniki on Wednesday (05/08).

PAOK has not increased its offer for Dimitris Giannoulis above a fixed transfer fee of €3,500,000. The transfer will be completed immediately if Augsburg lowers its demands to €3.5 million in August. According to unofficial information from the German side, an agreement could be reached if PAOK increased its offer to €4,250,000, with €2,500,000 required as a cash payment.

PAOK is increasing efforts to acquire Dimitris Giannoulis, with talks with Augsburg ongoing as both sides approach an agreement. According to German outlet Kicker, PAOK has submitted an offer of 3 to 3.5 million euros for the international left-back. Augsburg reportedly demands around 4 million euros to agree to the transfer. The German outlet notes that the club is not under financial pressure to sell due to improved television revenue and previous transfer activity, allowing the management to negotiate without haste. Nevertheless, Giannoulis is considered among the players likely to leave during the summer. The player's contract expires in 2027, and Augsburg may be compelled to sell him to avoid not receiving a transfer fee.

According to Sport FM, there is a transfer agreement between Augsburg and PAOK for Dimitris Giannoulis. The German club has reportedly agreed to a proposal that includes an immediate payment of 3.5 million euros, a 500,000 euro bonus, and a 20% resale percentage. PAOK and Giannoulis have agreed on a three-year contract with annual earnings of 1.4 million euros. The total investment for his return is expected to be 5.5 million euros. Although there is a verbal agreement, the transfer is not yet complete because PAOK officials are waiting for written consent from Augsburg. Giannoulis wishes to return to the team and is in Greece for an urgent family matter.

The return of Dimitris Giannoulis to PAOK is at an advanced and critical stage. According to the newspaper 'Live Sport', PAOK is close to acquiring the Greek international left-back, as an agreement has been reached with Augsburg in the last few hours. The report adds that significant progress has been made in recent contacts, with PAOK improving their offer to Augsburg to levels that met the German club's demands.

According to Sport FM, PAOK is making efforts to acquire Dimitris Giannoulis from Augsburg, and talks are ongoing. The report stated that the atmosphere has improved and that while PAOK has not yet reached a definitive agreement with the German club, optimism has increased. The report also adds that the two sides are seeking a formula for the transfer. Giannoulis is training with Augsburg's first team but has not played in recent friendlies. Negotiations remain active, and nothing is considered certain yet.

According to the sports portal 'sportal.gr', PAOK Saloniki and FC Augsburg have agreed on a transfer for Dimitrios Giannoulis. The report states that PAOK will pay a transfer fee of 3.5 million euros plus bonus payments. An official confirmation from the clubs is still pending. Giannoulis had expressed a desire to return to his youth club and preferred PAOK despite a higher-paying offer from Olympiakos Piraeus.

Gazzetta.gr reports that significant progress has been made in negotiations between PAOK and Augsburg concerning Dimitris Giannoulis. Communication between the two clubs has reportedly improved, and there is high optimism at PAOK that the transfer will be completed. Negotiations are ongoing daily to reach a final agreement. Augsburg is still demanding a higher financial return, citing previous offers from Coventry and Olympiacos. However, PAOK has stated it will not raise its offer, as it has already gone beyond its initial financial plan. Dimitris Giannoulis has told the German club of his wish to return to Greece for personal reasons and is ready to travel to Thessaloniki at any time to finalize the transfer. While the timing for a final agreement cannot yet be precisely determined, both sides have reportedly taken significant steps toward an agreement, and the transfer is considered very close to completion. PAOK's goal is to finalize the deal as soon as possible, allowing Dimitris Giannoulis to immediately integrate with the team and be registered for the upcoming European phase.

According to Sport FM, PAOK has increased its efforts to complete an agreement with Augsburg for Dimitris Giannoulis. Recent contacts have advanced the negotiations, and both PAOK and the player have a desire for the transfer to occur. PAOK has increased its offer to meet the German club's demands. Dimitris Giannoulis and his representative have communicated to Augsburg that he wants to return to Toumba. There is optimism at PAOK that there may be definitive developments in the next week. Furthermore, Augsburg has announced the acquisition of a young left-back from Hoffenheim, which is viewed as preparation for Giannoulis's departure.

Dimitris Giannoulis reportedly expressed to the management of Augsburg his desire to return to Greece and PAOK. He will not participate in Augsburg's upcoming friendly against Saarbrücken, as he is preparing for a return to PAOK. PAOK is reported to be offering approximately 3.5 million euros to Augsburg, as well as a high-value contract to Giannoulis.

There is a difference of approximately 750,000 euros in the transfer fee negotiations between PAOK and Augsburg, and PAOK must increase their offer to at least 4.5 million euros to reach a deal. PAOK's current offer is lower than the one from Olympiacos, which is 4,750,000 euros plus bonuses. The CEO of Augsburg is very skeptical towards PAOK, and a deal is possible only if Ivan Savvidis matches the higher offer.

According to Gazzetta.gr, PAOK is waiting for a response from Augsburg until Saturday to sign Dimitris Giannoulis. Dimitris Giannoulis wants to return to Greece and prefers a move to his former club, PAOK. There is reportedly a verbal agreement between PAOK and Augsburg for the transfer, but signatures have not yet been made. The final agreement is expected to be signed by Augsburg by Saturday. PAOK increased their offer to the German club, which had previously not been satisfied.

According to Gazzetta.gr, Dimitris Giannoulis is reportedly nearing a move to his next team, with Olympiacos and PAOK being the two primary candidates. Giannoulis would like to return to Greece, although he is under contract for two more years with Augsburg. The German club is willing to release Giannoulis but wants a fee of approximately the €3.5 million spent on his replacement, Berens, from Hoffenheim. PAOK has made an offer for Giannoulis which has not been accepted by Augsburg, and PAOK is currently waiting.

Augsburg has verbally responded positively to an offer from PAOK, which is now awaiting official, written confirmation. PAOK has informed the German club that a final answer is required by today, otherwise they will immediately pursue another option for the left side of defense. The offer to Augsburg is reportedly around 4 million euros, and Dimitris Giannoulis will receive a contract with annual earnings of approximately 1.4 million euros. The total investment is described as exceeding 5.5 million euros.

Dimitris Giannoulis wants to leave Germany and his priority is PAOK, with whom he has an oral agreement for a contract exceeding 1.1 million euros. Augsburg has rejected all offers from PAOK to date. The German club wants an offer that approaches 5 million euros because they have received an offer of that amount. It is reported that PAOK is offering 3.5 million euros plus one million euros in bonuses. The situation is described as nearing its conclusion, and PAOK appears to be using tactical maneuvers and taking risks.

According to SPORT24, Augsburg is close to an agreement to acquire a left back from a Bundesliga team. This move could facilitate the immediate transfer of Dimitris Giannoulis to PAOK. PAOK recently improved its offer to Augsburg to 3.5 million euros plus one million in bonuses and has also offered Dimitris Giannoulis a three-year contract. SPORT24 notes that PAOK is the only club to have submitted an official proposal for the player. Augsburg had postponed final decisions until after the start of its summer preparations on July 9, but if the signing of the new left back is completed, the transfer of Dimitris Giannoulis could be finalized soon.

A senior official from Augsburg stated that their demands for Dimitris Giannoulis will not fall below 5,000,000 euros, even on August 31, and also that they are not in a hurry to sell him. According to the same German official, Augsburg has three offers for Giannoulis that are much better than PAOK's most recent improved offer of 3,500,000 euros. PAOK might wait to sell Sanchez or Baba in order to increase their offer for Giannoulis.

Augsburg has rejected a new, improved offer from PAOK for Dimitris Giannoulis, according to the 'Rap kai Koul show' on Metropolis 95.5. The offer was for 3.5 million euros, an increase of 500,000 euros, and included bonuses that could reach one million euros. The German club is demanding 4.5 million euros 'net' plus bonuses that are yet to be agreed upon. The show also reported that the Germans seem tired of the negotiations with PAOK.

Scorakias.gr reports that there has been no significant progress regarding Dimitris Giannoulis and PAOK, despite recent reports.

Gazzetta.gr reports that PAOK has renewed its efforts to sign Dimitris Giannoulis from Augsburg. A report states that PAOK has submitted an improved offer to Augsburg for Dimitris Giannoulis. The previous offer was €3 million plus an additional €1 million as a bonus, and an agreement was not reached because Augsburg insisted on €5 million. The new offer from PAOK is €3.5 million net, plus an additional €1 million as a performance-based bonus. It is reported that the two clubs are now closer to an agreement. PAOK has already secured the player's agreement, and only the deal with Augsburg remains to be finalized.

According to journalist Johannes Berner of BILD, the transfer of Dimitris Giannoulis to PAOK will not be completed. BILD reports that negotiations between PAOK and Augsburg for the 30-year-old defender have failed, so the transfer will not proceed. Dimitris Giannoulis had considered a move to his former club and could imagine a return to his homeland.

About two months ago, Dimitris Giannoulis had an agreement with PAOK. However, in May, the club was unable to meet Augsburg's demands, despite the player applying pressure to be permitted to return to Toumba. PAOK has since made a new, improved offer, which is still significantly below Augsburg's demands and is expected to be rejected. The most recent offer consists of a €3,000,000 transfer fee and €1,000,000 in bonuses, which is an increase of €1,000,000 in the fixed amount. The club's initial negotiations began with an offer of €1,200,000 plus €1,000,000 in bonuses. This latest offer is €1,750,000 less than the transfer fee in Olympiacos's official offer, not including bonuses, and it is at least €2,000,000 below what Augsburg is demanding. Augsburg will not allow the player to transfer to PAOK for €3 or €4 million due to higher offers from Coventry and Olympiacos. PAOK is offering Giannoulis a yearly salary of between €1.1 and €1.2 million.

Dimitris Giannoulis is reported to want to return to the Greek league and PAOK, with whom he has a verbal agreement. With only the final agreement with Augsburg remaining, PAOK has made a new improved offer to the German club of €3 million, plus an additional €1 million in performance-related bonuses. There is optimism at PAOK for a positive outcome, as the offer is considered fair and satisfactory for all parties, and Giannoulis's desire to return to Greece is seen as a decisive factor.

It is reported that PAOK has submitted an offer for Dimitris Giannoulis. PAOK is also involved in the negotiations. Olympiacos is offering double the money of PAOK to Augsburg for Giannoulis.

The transfer of Dimitris Giannoulis to PAOK, which seemed almost certain, appears to have met with a difficulty in the last 24 hours.

PAOK is waiting for Augsburg to lower their demands to below 3,000,000 euros and accept PAOK's final offer of 2,200,000 euros plus bonuses for Dimitris Giannoulis. Giannoulis is trying to influence the management of the German club in favor of PAOK. PAOK's offers started at 1,200,000 euros, then increased to 1,500,000 and 1,700,000, and finally reached an offer exceeding 2,500,000 euros including bonuses.

Gazzetta.gr reports that PAOK are in advanced talks with Dimitris Giannoulis. The same report states that the club has made a new improved offer to Augsburg and is in open communication with the German club for the return of the Greek full-back to his homeland.

Negotiations are taking place between PAOK and Augsburg for Dimitris Giannoulis. According to Dimitris Tsorbatzoglou, these negotiations are in a good phase. The discussions began with Augsburg asking for 5 million euros, as the club considers Giannoulis one of their significant assets. The team from Thessaloniki wants his acquisition to serve as a message.

A verbal agreement existed for Dimitris Giannoulis to return to PAOK, as the club had agreed to his terms for a multi-year contract with earnings of €1,100,000 per year. The parties had agreed to attempt to persuade Augsburg to lower their €5 million asking price, aiming for a transfer fee close to €3,000,000, with the transfer to be completed by the end of June at the latest. The transfer, which previously seemed certain, is now uncertain due to the situation at PAOK, which includes unclear managerial positions and club structure. Giannoulis still prefers PAOK but remains under contract with Augsburg, who have high demands.

According to 'kicker', Dimitrios Giannoulis prefers to move to PAOK Saloniki for personal reasons. Giannoulis has a contract until 2028. The officials of FC Augsburg hope to persuade Giannoulis to stay for at least one more season. Giannoulis was previously close to a move to Thessaloniki, but the clubs did not reach an agreement.

Dimitris Giannoulis is nearing a return to PAOK, with an agreement in place with both the player and Augsburg. According to Evangelos Michos on the 68th episode of the "Hat Trick Show," PAOK has essentially reached a definitive agreement with Giannoulis, which is conditional on no reversal by mid-July. The agreement is for a 3+1 year contract with annual net earnings close to 1.1 million euros, in addition to achievement bonuses. The total financial package for three years is greater than 3.3 million euros, representing the largest contract in Giannoulis's career. Michos also revealed that a verbal agreement exists with Augsburg for a sum close to 3 million euros, plus additional bonuses. There is a specific activation deadline for the agreement, which is reportedly set for a date between July 12 and 15. All parameters may change if the deal is not completed by that time.

Dimitrios Giannoulis had already been considering a departure in the winter, but a desired transfer to PAOK Saloniki was not completed.

PAOK has a strong interest in Dimitris Giannoulis for the upcoming summer transfer window, and the player is a priority for the club to strengthen the left-back position. Contacts between the two sides remain open, and Giannoulis is positively disposed towards returning to Thessaloniki. According to available information, Giannoulis views the project, conditions, and overall framework offered by PAOK positively. Despite reported interest from other major Greek teams, he appears to give clear priority to PAOK. Augsburg controls the negotiations, as Giannoulis is under contract with them until 2028. While Augsburg's demands previously were nearly 6 million euros, the latest information indicates the asking price is now set at 3 million euros. Evangelos Michos on Sportdog first revealed the financial framework of the potential agreement, reporting that Giannoulis is intended for a contract with annual earnings ranging from 1 to 1.2 million euros.

According to the Greco-German agent scene, Dimitris Giannoulis has a verbal agreement with PAOK to join the club from July 1st. His annual salary is set to be between 1,000,000 and 1,200,000 euros. PAOK was Giannoulis's main preference, and no competitor was able to match this salary. Giannoulis has a contract with Augsburg that runs until 2028, and for the transfer to be completed, an agreement must be reached with the German club. During inquiries made last summer and in December, Augsburg's demands were close to 5,000,000 euros. The anticipated transfer fee is estimated to be around half of the club's prior demands.

In a recent interview, Dimitris Giannoulis has indicated that a return to Greece is a possibility, which has led to renewed discussions about a potential future reunion with PAOK. It is noted that such a move is not an immediate plan, as Giannoulis continues his career in Germany. PAOK is his priority among clubs in Greece, despite serious interest from Olympiacos. His annual salary is reported to reach 1,200,000 euros, which significantly increases the cost of the transfer. Any Greek club that wants to bring him back to Greece in the summer will need to meet the financial requirements of both the player and the German club.

Dimitris Giannoulis is considering a return to Greece in the near future. It is reported that people close to him believe now may be the right time for his return to the Greek league. At PAOK, Giannoulis would share playing time with Baba Rahman and holds an advantage due to his previous period at the club. Augsburg is not opposed to letting Giannoulis leave, provided the financial compensation is close to 5 million euros. The amount requested in January was 5 million euros, and the price could decrease to 3 million euros for the summer.

Dimitris Giannoulis stated that he has the desire to return to Greece and is aware of the strong interest from PAOK fans for his return to Thessaloniki. Giannoulis mentioned that the decision is influenced by various conditions, including timing and financial aspects for both himself and Augsburg. He also said that he has two years remaining on his four-year contract with the club. Giannoulis stated that he responds to questions about returning by saying it will be soon, but emphasized that it is not certain when or if it will happen. He also acknowledged ongoing strong interest from a major Greek team.

Dimitris Giannoulis has spoken for the first time about a potential return to Greece. He responded to questions from PAOK fans concerning if and when he would return to Thessaloniki by explaining his personal desire and the difference in current circumstances compared to two years prior.

Augsburg is reportedly not willing to let Dimitris Giannoulis leave at this time, and PAOK does not intend to proceed with a move unless the German club's demands decrease. Giannoulis has communicated to his circles that he would like to return to Greece and specifically to Toumba in the long term. PAOK made an unofficial, exploratory contact with Augsburg to determine their intentions rather than to make an offer. The response was that Giannoulis is not readily available. According to German media, Augsburg does not want to weaken their team during their effort to remain in their division, and a serious discussion would require a proposal of 5–6 million euros. Giannoulis is not an immediate priority for PAOK but remains on their list for the future, particularly for after the season.

PAOK is reportedly considering Dimitris Giannoulis, a 30-year-old Greek left-back. Giannoulis previously left PAOK for Norwich in 2021 for a fee of 7.5 million euros. He is under contract with Augsburg until the summer of 2028 and has an annual salary of around 1.3 million euros. Augsburg would require five million euros for his transfer, though according to other accounts, the figure is six million euros. Giannoulis, who joined the German club in July 2024, has 33 caps for Greece. In the current Bundesliga season, he has made 13 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €3.00m.