Dmitri Barinov confirmed AEK's interest in acquiring him and revealed that the Greek club submitted an official offer that CSKA did not accept. As a result, the transfer did not proceed. Barinov stated that he is a player for CSKA, remains with the club, and is fully committed to his obligations with them.

Veteran PFC CSKA Dmitry Kuznetsov has commented on the potential transfer of midfielder Dmitry Barinov from the army team to AEK, stating that this possibility would not be a surprise to him. Speaking to a Championship correspondent, Kuznetsov said that if manager Marko Nikolic is contacting the player, it signifies that Nikolic sees potential and a position for him on the team. Kuznetsov also believes a change of scenery would be beneficial for Barinov, explaining that the player was not successful at CSKA and could perform well in European football. Regarding CSKA, Kuznetsov noted that Barinov is a high-quality Russian player and he thinks the club had not planned to lose him. However, Kuznetsov suggested the club might sell if a good price is offered.

According to Kostas Ketsetzoglou on bwinSPORT FM 94.6, the only name with a basis is Barinov. Ketsetzoglou stated his belief that AEK would acquire Barinov if the player were to leave CSKA Moscow, but that the club cannot rely on this as it is a complicated situation. He explained that European teams cannot pay Russian clubs. AEK is in discussions for other cases and a result is expected by the end of the week or month. Ketsetzoglou added that if June passes without a midfielder being transferred, the chances for Barinov might increase, which would mean a solution may have been found.

AEK Athens wants to acquire 29-year-old Russian midfielder Dmitriy Barinov from CSKA Moscow, which he joined from Lokomotiv during the winter transfer window. The Greek club's manager, Marco Nikolic, is reportedly interested in having the player on his team again, similar to his interest last summer. At that time, Barinov's former club, Lokomotiv, prevented the midfielder's move to Greece. AEK is currently communicating with CSKA regarding the possibility of a transfer, and if the clubs reach an agreement, negotiations over personal contract terms will begin. Barinov's contract with the Moscow club runs until the summer of 2029, and his value is estimated by the Transfermarkt portal to be €7.5 million. The Russian international has 28 caps for his country and recorded 3 goals and 6 assists in 29 Premier Liga appearances during the 2025/2026 season.