Wout Faes, a 28-year-old Belgian international center-back from Leicester, was considered by both Panathinaikos and PAOK. Panathinaikos ultimately decided against pursuing this option, choosing a different solution for their defense. PAOK's interest in Faes persisted for a longer duration, and the club considered a significant financial expenditure for him. However, a final decision was not reached in time to complete the transfer. The defender's contract with Leicester is valid until the summer of 2027, and PAOK might reconsider pursuing him in a future transfer window if circumstances change. Faes has 28 caps for Belgium and joined Leicester in September 2022. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €10.00m.