Negotiations between Aris and Mancini have advanced to substantive discussions, which are focused on the financial aspect of the agreement and the terms of a potential partnership. Theodoros Karipidis is personally playing a decisive role in the negotiations. Mancini, a 28-year-old winger, is a free agent after the completion of his collaboration with APOEL and is positive about a possible return. Aris has submitted its financial proposal and is awaiting Mancini's final response. According to the latest information, there is optimism that an agreement can be reached.

Sport FM has reported that Aris is again seriously considering Daniel Mancini following his release from APOEL, and that conditions are now significantly more favorable for a reunion. Aris's management believes he has the desired characteristics for reinforcing their attack. Mancini is now a free agent, allowing the club to proceed under different terms and providing greater flexibility in negotiations. More substantial contacts between the two parties are expected in the coming days.

Aris is reportedly interested in re-signing their former 29-year-old Argentine-Italian winger, Daniel Mancini, who joined APOEL in January 2026. Mancini's contract with his current club, APOEL, is valid until 2028 but contains a clause allowing him to leave as a free agent or for the club to terminate the agreement by mid-June. If this deadline passes without action, the contract automatically renews. This renewal is believed to be inconvenient for APOEL due to financial difficulties in covering its terms. Should Mancini become a free agent, Aris may attempt to re-sign the player, who is familiar with the club and previously played for Panathinaikos after leaving Thessaloniki. His current market value is €1.80m, according to Transfermarkt.