Panathinaikos Intensifies Pursuit of Zambian Midfielder Kings Kangwa

Greek football club Panathinaikos is showing strong interest in Zambian midfielder Kings Kangwa, who currently plays for Israeli champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The club has been searching for a central midfielder since the start of the transfer window, initially targeting Brentford's Mathias Jensen but failing to reach an agreement. Consequently, Panathinaikos has shifted focus to Kangwa, who was close to joining AEK Athens just days ago.

Reports from Greece indicate that Panathinaikos has already expressed formal interest in Kangwa through his representatives and sources close to Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Notably, AEK Athens had conditioned Kangwa's transfer on him not playing against Vikingur in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round, but he not only started the match but also scored Hapoel Be'er Sheva's only goal. This development may influence the ongoing transfer negotiations.

The growing attention from major Greek clubs highlights Kangwa's rising profile in European football, with Panathinaikos now appearing to be the frontrunner in securing his transfer during this window.