PAOK is interested in acquiring 24-year-old Cypriot central midfielder Charalambos Charalambous from Aris Limassol, who is also known by the nickname Hambo. The club has made an initial exploratory contact. It is also noted that should PAOK's interest become official, it is a development that Aris Limassol would be unable to ignore. Charalampous joined Aris in July 2025 and has a contract until May 31, 2028. He has 32 caps and 4 goals for Cyprus. In the 2025/2026 season, he made 31 appearances in the Cyprus League, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists. His current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €1.20m.