PAOK is considering signing 31-year-old Brazilian forward Carlos Vinícius to strengthen their attack, which is a priority position for the club. It is reported that the club has a shortlist of two or three players, and Vinícius is one of the players being evaluated. His situation has specific characteristics due to his contract with Grêmio, which expires on December 31, 2026. It is said that this contractual situation makes his potential transfer different from that of other targets, such as Arthur Cabral. Signing Arthur Cabral from Botafogo would be more financially demanding and would require negotiations with the Brazilian club. Vinícius joined Grêmio in July 2025 and has scored 10 goals in 23 appearances in the 2025/2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €7.00m. He has also been linked with Club América.