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Here's the first round of players making it to the Netherlands according to sport24. InPAOK posted a list that was missing people like Matos and Vieirinha; goes to show you the quality of reporting. Γλύκο , Πασχαλάκη , Ρέι , Σιαμπάνη , Κρέσπο , Βαρέλα , Μαλεζά , Χατσερίντι , Μιχόγεβιτς , Βιεϊρίνια , Λεβέκ , Μάτος , Κίτσιου , Χαρίση , Μουλέν , Μαουρίσιο , Κάνιας , Μπαλογιάννη, Σάκχοφ , Λάμπρου , Ενρίκε , Λημνιό , Μπίσεσβαρ , Ελ Καντουρί , Πέλκα , Μυστακίδη , Κουλούρη Jaba will obviously be joining, once he is officially announced. And presumably Warda, Prijovic, Pukki, once they are available. Markovski wasn't chosen, so I'd expect a loan to be announced very soon. Cool that Balogianni is there, though I can't see him making the squad.

Lucescu is going to announce the first set of people who will travel to the Netherlands by EOD today, right? -edit- looks like it was just announced. Will post it in the preseason thread.

I read (a non-Greek) site describing him as a winger who can play as attacking mid. But transfermarkt shows him as a winger (predominantly left) who also plays CF. I'd imagine that we'll see him as a winger, at least for now.

I just think Lucescu will push for continuity. I have my doubts that Prijovic will be available so soon after the cup, especially if Serbia make it to the next stage. He'll be given a week or two off, right? If not, then by all means give me some of that sweet Prijovic action

I know I don't have to post links to all of these videos but I saw Henrique and got too excited: http://tv.paokfc.gr/video/proini-doulia-sti-nea-mesimvria

I still think a long-term Stoch would have been great, had we had the administration and coach around the team. Stoch wasn't the problem, it was Huub being on vacation mode + Tzavellas + all the other drama around those teams. Jaba signed for FIVE years: https://inpaok.com/459579/zaba-pentaetias-ston-paok-pic/ -edit- I'm also seeing that Conde is going to Saudi Arabia (rumor), just as Blackhawk said. Also: Deligiannidis has been announced on loan by OFI. I really hope they use him as an attacking midfielder Small rumors here and there about Warda, reportedly some Italian and Spanish teams are interested

I'm callin' it now! --Pashalakis-- --Matos--Varela--Crespo--Vieirinha-- --Mauricio--Canas-- --Henrique--Pelkas--Biseswar-- --Koulouris--

I get what you're saying my sweet banana hammock. But, a few thoughts: We were just saying that we can't keep buying players in their early 30s who we won't be able to sell for any cash - with Campos, we got two cups and 800k out of the player. It's not terrible business. Campos was looking for a long-term contract, and I doubt we would have extended him past another year (and certainly not for the 1mm/year + bonuses he's reportedly getting in Turkey) We don't know yet how Lucescu will handle the wingers situation. But there's plenty of continuity still there. Ideally, younger players like Limnios will continue to improve and make a case for being a starter, right? There are many types of play styles; Campos brought something new and interesting so it's natural to continue wanting that. But we got past Stoch, then we got past Mak, and we'll get over Campos now too. It's up to the coach to figure out what combination of players will do the job vs any particular team. As for the kid - I have no idea how he'll turn out. His stats aren't terrible, and he seems to be able to run and dribble. The fact that he's been part of Brazil's U20 since he was 18 (though hasn't been called up in 2018) hopefully is a good sign. BTW, reading now that Pukki is back on.

Good draws for both Greek teams, I can't see them not progressing through that round at least. I wonder how many of our players will be loaned to those two squads?

Kostas Balogiannis has re-signed with us through 2021. He's only 19 so I'd imagine he's going to continue with the K20 squad. Plays CM. https://www.transfermarkt.com/konstantinos-balogiannis/profil/spieler/460625

Talk about a full house. Even little Markovski showed up haha http://tv.paokfc.gr/video/premiera-me-mpala-kai-mia-xechoristi-episkepsi

Yeah, I like the guy. He has a rare combination of strength and dribbling ability. Great at forcing errors upon opposing players. -edit- haha Savvidis is so excited. He posted 2245 SKG, presumably the time Jabo's plane lands in Thessaloniki

I would bet on Conde making the move to us. As far as I've heard, Pukki hasn't responded to our "ultimatum" ... right? I say let the other teams have him. He is going to draw out the process until August if he can.

News is starting to pour out now. These are from inPAOK, as my various feeds aren't updating at a steady rate (and I refuse to read stuff by that scumbag over at paok24): Campos has a big offer from Turkey, which might be why we decided to splurge on Jaba: https://inpaok.com/459147/polite-o-tzalma/ Jaba apparently clocks in as the world's third fastest player (strange + dubious stat to claim, considering it was for one particular instance): https://inpaok.com/459135/to-idietero-rekor-tou-zaba/ <-- this could explain why we aren't moving on Mak, as well InPAOK is the third site I've seen claiming 5mm is the price tag: https://inpaok.com/458988/tinazi-tin-banka-ston-aera-o-ivan/ The player himself, went to Germany earlier today (where he signed a new contract with his managers) and should be on his way to Greece as we speak.

Lamprou is pretty certain to be loaned out from what I understand. If we get a new winger in, then Mistakidis will be loaned as well, I'm sure. Henrique may still stick around, as we have made no moves on Mak and need to replace him. Wingers: Campos - Limnios - Henrique - Mistakidis - Lamprou - Jaba(??) + El Kaddouri, Biseswar and Pelkas, who can play on the wings. And Vieirinha of course. Four or five wingers are probably appropriate. I wouldn't be surprised if the final decision is made only after we qualify for the group stage (hopefully CL, but at least EL). May as well keep the options open until we know how many games we'll have to play, after all.

Yeah I find it very hard to believe too. I'm sure Blackhawk will confirm or deny it soon ?

You can both make it up to me by sending me some of this:

Apparently he's just posted a goodbye to his current club. If this all works out, then good on the club for keeping this under the radar. I read 5mm was what we paid. That would be an insane price for us.

I guess we'll see soon enough! Savvidis posted about a "Brazilian talent" yesterday which at least one site says is this guy. I figured it was him referring to Henrique, though: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leo-jaba/profil/spieler/468260 -edit- I'm seeing him also now noted on the inPAOK site, which posted the following regarding foreign players. Apparently his age is a real asset in this case: https://inpaok.com/458793/o-zaba-ke-i-thesis-xenon/

Flopped around a bit, had one or two good crosses. Underwhelming performance. Let the Turks splurge.

Sending a player out on loan to them isn't a bad idea. Giannina should provide them a lot of playing time (especially if it's Poungouras, who would slot in well with their 3-5-2). I'd take the 1.8mm for Rey. I think he will end up being worth much more, but we just have too many GK's. Lots of balls in the air right now though, who knows how this will all shake out. Also a good move for Koulouris to go to Atromitos.

This is the better draw, IMO. Let's hope we can take advantage and kick some ass.

Leovav went to that team in Zagreb. Our Dutch friend was actually reminding me who else was linked with Warda!

Impossible, PAO has 8,000,000 fans in Greece alone! They were really good in Europe before I was born!

Would be a great move for him to head to the PL. I bet they'd pay on time, too...