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West Ham and Fulham Racing for £15m Transfer Deal with Panathinaikos Star Fotis Ioannidis

Greece's forward #08 Fotis Ioannidis celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B second leg qualifying football match between Greece and France at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens on November 21, 2023. (Photo by Angelos Tzortzinis / AFP) (Photo by ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Top Contenders Eyeing Panathinaikos Striker

West Ham and Fulham are both eyeing a potential transfer deal for Panathinaikos' star striker, Fotis Ioannidis.

The Greek top flight club values the ten-cap forward at around £15 million.

If the offers meet their expectations, Panathinaikos is willing to let Ioannidis pursue his Premier League dream.

Impressive Form and Stats

Standing tall at 6ft 2in, Ioannidis has been in stellar form this season, enjoying his best campaign in terms of goals.

In the Super League Greece, the 24-year-old has netted an impressive 13 goals in 23 games.

His standout performances in Europe, particularly in the Europa League, have garnered attention.

Despite Panathinaikos' Champions League exit at the hands of Braga, Ioannidis shone with five goals in six Europa League appearances.

International Presence and Transfer Rumors

Ioannidis made his debut for the Greek national team in 2022 and has since earned 10 caps, scoring his first international goal against France.

Previously linked with Celtic, Ioannidis opted to extend his stay with Panathinaikos in 2023, but Serie A giants Lazio are also rumored to be interested in securing his services.

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External Links

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How To

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