Aris monitoring Manolis Siopis as Turkish clubs show interest

As of June 24, 2026, Aris is actively evaluating the potential transfer of Greek international midfielder Manolis Siopis. The player's current status depends heavily on decisions made by Panathinaikos manager Brian Priske. While Aris hopes for an opportunity to sign the 32-year-old, they face significant competition from two unnamed Turkish clubs. Siopis has previously established a strong reputation in the Turkish league during his time at Alanyaspor and Trabzonspor, where he won a championship. Reports indicate that negotiations between the player and the Turkish clubs have progressed beyond initial inquiries. Panathinaikos is reportedly open to a departure if a mutually satisfactory agreement is reached. However, it remains unclear if the player wishes to return to Turkey after having lived abroad for several years. The situation remains in a fluid state as the team from Thessaloniki monitors the internal developments at Panathinaikos.