A serious approach was made by Salzburg in the previous year, but it was stopped by Giannis Konstantelias himself.

PAOK had previously rejected an offer from Salzburg for Giannis Konstantelias. The attacking midfielder, who scored 14 goals and provided eight assists in 55 games last season, was the subject of the offer.

Salzburg came very close to acquiring Giannis Konstantelias last June.