APOEL expresses interest in Aris Thessaloniki striker Loren Moron

The Cypriot football club APOEL is currently in negotiations to acquire Spanish striker Loren Moron from the Greek club Aris Thessaloniki. As of August 18, 2026, reports confirm that while there is mutual interest in a potential transfer, the deal is currently stalled due to significant financial disagreements.

Moron, who is entering the final year of his contract with Aris, earns approximately 1 million euros annually. Reports indicate that APOEL has only proposed covering between 200,000 and 300,000 euros of the player's salary. Aris remains open to the transfer if a satisfactory financial offer is made, especially as they have recently bolstered their attacking lineup with players like Rafa Mir, Tino Kadewere, and Christian Kouame. However, Aris is unwilling to subsidize a substantial portion of his current wages to facilitate a move to Cyprus.

While APOEL continues to seek reinforcements for their squad, it remains unclear if they can bridge the current valuation gap. Neither club has confirmed a final decision, but the negotiations are currently at a standstill due to the disparity between the player's salary demands and the budget offered by the Cypriot side.