PAOK is in communication with CSKA 1948 regarding 18-year-old Marto Boychev, who is regarded as a player with significant potential in Bulgarian football. According to information from Bulgaria, the two clubs were close to an agreement during the winter transfer window, but negotiations were unsuccessful and temporarily stopped. PAOK's interest has remained strong, and it is expected that talks between the two sides will reopen in the summer. Boychev was born in 2008, made his professional debut at the age of 15 and is a versatile midfielder who primarily plays in an attacking role. Bulgarian reports also connect the potential move to the presence of Kiril Despodov at PAOK, stating that the young player could find a key figure for his adaptation in the captain of the Bulgarian national team. Boychev's contract with CSKA 1948 is valid until June 2028. According to Transfermarkt, he has a market value of €300k. He has also been capped 7 times for the Bulgaria U19 team, scoring one goal. In the past, the midfielder has been linked with several Serie A clubs, including Lazio, Genoa, and Udinese.