It is reported that Preston is monitoring Manolis Saliakas, a 29-year-old Greek right-back who may leave St. Pauli as a free agent as his contract is expiring soon. Saliakas is said to be dissatisfied with his role at the Bundesliga club after losing his starting position. He has made 9 appearances and provided 1 assist in the league this season. The German club Wolfsburg and English sides Leicester and Birmingham are also monitoring the player's situation, and it is claimed that AEK is in discussions with him. Saliakas joined St. Pauli in July 2022, has earned 4 caps for the Greek national team, and has a current market value of €2.50m according to Transfermarkt.