Ricardo Mangas is the primary left-back target for Panathinaikos. The club is now focusing on him after talks for Leicester's Victor Kristiansen concluded. The Greek club had been pursuing a loan with an option to buy for Kristiansen, while Leicester was only interested in a permanent sale for a fee between €5 and €6 million. It is reported that Panathinaikos has secured a verbal agreement with Mangas, having maintained contact with him over recent weeks. The club is now in direct communication with Sporting Lisbon to finalize the transfer. Reports from Portuguese football sources indicate that Sporting is open to selling the player, provided they are financially satisfied within reasonable terms. The 28-year-old Portuguese defender joined Sporting in August 2025 and has a contract until 2029. His market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €2.00m.