Panathinaikos want Sporting's multimillion signing on loan | OneFootball

Georgios Vagiannidis’ future at Sporting remains uncertain, and Panathinaikos has emerged as a concrete possibility for next season. The Greek club wants to sign the right-back on loan, while the Lions are willing to consider a potential move.

In his debut season at Alvalade, the Greek international was unable to establish himself as a first-choice starter. In addition, Iván Fresneda remains an important figure in the squad, and the Sporting manager has no intention of letting the Spaniard go, a scenario that further reduces the wing-back’s available space.

At the same time, Rui Borges wants to take a close look at Diogo Travassos during pre-season. The young full-back, who is currently on loan at Moreirense, is seen as a valid alternative for the right side of the defence and could benefit directly from a temporary departure from the Sporting squad.

Despite being open to a loan move, Sporting do not intend to give up on the Greek player for good. The green-and-white SAD believes that a return to Panathinaikos could allow the defender - who cost €13 million in the summer - to gain competitive rhythm and confidence in a familiar environment, according to the newspaper 'Record', while keeping open the possibility of giving him another chance at Alvalade in the future.

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