Panathinaikos is targeting Austrian international Xaver Schlager, whose contract with RB Leipzig is set to expire in the summer. It is believed in the market that Leipzig could be open to negotiations for a fee of around 4–5 million euros, however, the club's sporting director stated he was very sure a winter transfer would not happen. A key factor in the transfer is Schlager's significant injury history, which means any deal would require a thorough medical examination.