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.