Shola Shoretire, a 22-year-old English winger, was nearly leaving PAOK at the end of the transfer window. Reports suggested that the club's management rejected a proposal from Bolton. Journalist Alan Nixon reported that Blackburn Rovers was the team that attempted to sign the player late in the transfer window. The deal with Blackburn did not proceed because of insufficient time. The British journalist estimates that the English club's interest in Shoretire might continue and that they could make another attempt to acquire him in January. Bolton's interest was also noted, and the player has a past connection to that club. Shoretire joined PAOK in July 2024, and his contract is valid until June 2028. He has four caps for England U19. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.00m. In February 2026, reports indicated that PAOK's asking price for the player was between €3 million and €4 million.