AEK Athens has shown interest in acquiring Dimitris Nikolaou from Palermo as part of their plan to enhance the presence of Greek players in their team. Nikolaou, a 26-year-old Greek central defender, remains contracted with Palermo until the summer of 2028. He has been instrumental in Palermo's defense, making 30 appearances in Serie B this season. Palermo secured his services last summer from Spezia for around 1.6 million euros, and it is anticipated that a similar amount will be necessary for his transfer. Reports from Italy suggest that AEK is eager to sign Nikolaou in their bid to bolster the number of Greek players in their lineup, which currently features very few. Meanwhile, Palermo is competing for promotion to Serie A through the playoffs, adding a layer of complexity to the potential transfer talks.