Panathinaikos: Interest in Touba and Zaroury, open to acquiring two midfielders

Greek football club Panathinaikos is in the final stretch of the transfer window, facing multiple decisions on player departures and potential new signings to bolster its squad. The club is actively considering the futures of players like Moroccan winger Anis Zaroury and Algerian center-back Ayoub Touba.

Regarding Touba, Dutch club Utrecht has reportedly approached Panathinaikos with an offer for a loan with an option to buy. If Touba departs, the club might seek a left-footed central defender to fill the gap in its backline. Meanwhile, for Zaroury, Panathinaikos has received an offer for the 25-year-old Moroccan winger and is currently evaluating the proposal.

The club's top priority remains strengthening its midfield. Coach Jacob Neestrup is keen on acquiring a high-caliber midfielder with both creative and leadership abilities. Panathinaikos is expected to make decisive moves in the remaining time of the transfer window to secure this key player. Additionally, the possibility of signing a second midfielder, potentially a more attacking 'number 8' type player, remains open. The club's final decisions may be influenced by potential exits of current players like Sissoko, Vilhena, and Bakasetas, which could free up roster space.