Panathinaikos has made an official bid to acquire the rights of Hamza Mendyl, who is also attracting interest from clubs in the Gulf region. Nonetheless, Aris has firmly denied having received any proposals for the player and has stated that they have no plans to sell him to Panathinaikos or any other club. Mendyl, the Moroccan left full-back, is regarded as a crucial player for Aris in the forthcoming season. He remains under contract with Aris until the summer of 2026, with the club holding an option to extend it for an additional year.