Leto set for Panathinaikos switch

Last updated : 22 June 2009 By Adam Bryant
The 22-year-old Argentinian winger joined Liverpool two years ago, and spent last season on loan at Greek side Olympiakos and now has very little chance of getting a work permit to play in the Premier League.

"I am very close to Panathinaikos," he admitted. "There are negotiations between Panathinaikos and Liverpool and as far as I know the two sides are very close to a deal.

"I think that the possibilities to play at Panathinaikos next season right now are more than 90 per cent.

"I have been waiting for something from Olympiakos all these weeks but they didn't make a move to buy me so far.

"It's not a matter of money. I wanted to stay at Olympiakos but since they don't want to sign me I have to think about my future."

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