Panathinaikos is reportedly interested in Marlon Santos, a 30-year-old Brazilian central defender who has been previously linked with the club. The player has a contract with the Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk but spent last season on loan at Monza in Italy. Due to the war, Marlon does not want to stay in Ukraine and intends to use a special UEFA rule to freeze his contract. Reports from Brazil indicate that the player is in advanced contact with Corinthians. Marlon joined Shakhtar in July 2021 and has a contract that runs until June 2026. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €3.00m. He has been capped twice by the Brazil U23 national team. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made 7 appearances in the Premier Liga, providing 2 assists.