Aris has increased its search for a left-back after a proposed transfer for Roko Jurišić was unsuccessful due to issues involving the player's legal representative. Dutch defender Mees de Wit of AZ Alkmaar is now a primary target for technical director Ruben Reyes, who is continuing contacts to provide manager Michalis Grigoriou with a defensive solution before summer preparations conclude. The transfer is considered difficult as de Wit is a key player for AZ Alkmaar, where he has been since July 2022, and is in a productive period of his career, evidenced by his 11 goals and 8 assists in 105 Eredivisie appearances in the 2025/2026 season. At 28 years old, his market value is estimated at approximately 6 million euros, which adds to the difficulty of a potential deal, which is also complicated by his long-term contract set to expire in 2029. Aris is giving the transfer serious consideration, with the knowledge it would significantly improve their roster. Although Reyes is examining other solutions, the former Netherlands U17 international, who has also been linked with Werder Bremen, remains one of the most prominent names on the list, and the club has not abandoned the effort to sign him.