Gazzetta.gr reports that Olympiacos faces competition in its effort to sign Panetolikos's Greek midfielder Sotiris Kontouris, as PAOK, AEK, and Panathinaikos have also shown interest. All four clubs have made unofficial inquiries for the 20-year-old player, but these discussions have not advanced further. Kontouris, who joined Panetolikos in August 2023, has a contract until June 2027 and is valued by Transfermarkt at €200k. This season in the Super League 1, he has made 5 appearances and scored 1 goal. The midfielder has also been capped 3 times for the Greece U21 team.