PAOK is reportedly interested in acquiring 23-year-old Benjamin Bouchouari from Saint-Étienne to bolster their midfield lineup. Bouchouari, who holds a Moroccan international cap and a Belgian passport, has been a player for Saint-Étienne over the past three years, during which he accumulated 96 appearances and netted 2 goals. In the previous season, he participated in 26 Ligue 1 matches, scoring once and amassing a total of 1,837 minutes on the field, despite the team's demotion to the second division. His contract with Saint-Étienne is valid until the summer of 2026, with a market valuation of 5 million euros, which is considered a career-high for him according to Transfermarkt. He was initially signed from Roda JC in 2022 for a fee of €1.10 million. Besides PAOK, other clubs such as Trabzonspor and Girona have shown interest in the midfielder. Bouchouari has also featured in 4 matches for the Moroccan national team. PAOK sees him as a potential addition to their midfield, which currently includes only Meite, Camara, and Ozdoev.