In the past, during the tenure of Giannis Papadimitriou, Panathinaikos seriously pursued Zuriko Davitashvili and nearly reached an agreement with the player's side. The issue at the time was financial, as Panathinaikos was unable to meet the demands of the French club. Evangelos Michos is categorical that the case will not proceed for Panathinaikos, despite recent reports from France. Saint-Étienne values the sale of Davitashvili at sums exceeding 10 million euros. If Saint-Étienne secures promotion, they will attempt to keep him, as he is considered the team's undisputed leader.

Nikos Athanasiou stated on bwinSPORT FM that Panathinaikos is not acquiring Zuriko Davitashvili. A scenario exists that Panathinaikos has approached Davitashvili, one of the top players of Saint-Étienne and the French second division who costs around 15 million euros. According to Athanasiou, while it is claimed in Georgia that there is an agreement between the two sides, the reality is that there is nothing. He also stated that Davitashvili was proposed last summer under different circumstances at the French club, but nothing happened. Panathinaikos bought Antino and also has Zaroury for the left winger position, so they do not want a player.

Actu Foot Mondial has stated that Zuriko Davitashvili has an agreement in principle with Panathinaikos. The finalization of the transfer is contingent on the result of Saint-Étienne's playoff matches against Nice. It is reported that Saint-Étienne demands more than 15 million euros for the player's transfer. Should Saint-Étienne be promoted to Ligue 1, the club may retain Davitashvili unless an exceptionally high offer is submitted. If the club remains in Ligue 2, his departure is more probable. Davitashvili concluded the season with 14 goals and 5 assists, and was named the best player of Ligue 2.

Panathinaikos had shown interest in Zuriko Davitashvili, a 25-year-old winger. A report, citing Greek-French agent circles, stated that the Georgian had conditionally agreed to the prospect of joining the club. However, Saint-Étienne, who had been relegated, were only prepared to discuss a loan deal that included a one million euro loan fee and a mandatory purchase option valued at over 7,000,000 euros. The French club had spent 6 million euros to acquire the player from Bordeaux the previous summer. Davitashvili has 54 caps and 7 goals for Georgia, is under contract until 2028, and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €10.00m. Several other clubs, including LOSC Lille, Beşiktaş, and Everton, have also been linked with him. In May 2026, reports indicated Saint-Étienne was asking for €15 million, while in January 2026, Olympiacos reportedly made a verbal offer of €10.5 million plus €3 million in bonuses.