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Despite boasting a deep roster at every position<\/a>, Dubai’s ambitious offseason is far from over.<\/p>\n

According to Athletiko<\/a>, the club has submitted a new offer to Olympiacos for Thomas Walkup. In addition to more than \u20ac1 million in cash, Dubai is reportedly willing to include one of the forwards who is no longer part of head coach Xavi Pascual’s plans for next season.<\/p>\n

Olympiacos’ intentions remain unclear, while Walkup himself is said to be determined<\/a> to make the move. Several Greek media outlets report that Dubai has offered the veteran guard<\/a> a three-year contract worth $9 million, roughly double his current salary.<\/p>\n

Should negotiations ultimately fall through, Dubai is expected to shift its focus to Nick Weiler-Babb, another player reportedly on his way out of ASVEL.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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