Mika Marmol is a 25-year-old Spanish left-footed centre-back from Las Palmas and a product of Barcelona's La Masia academy. He is reportedly a significant target for Panathinaikos. Manager Rafa Benitez is said to be a strong supporter of signing the player, having previously requested his signing during the winter transfer window, which led to some initial contacts. The potential move was deferred until the summer, when Marmol will become a free agent. Panathinaikos has made the necessary preparations and is making progress towards a summer agreement. The situation is considered complex, as Celta Vigo is also reportedly interested, and free-agent left-footed centre-backs are in high demand across Europe. The transfer could be facilitated by Marmol being a client of the Wasserman agency, with which Baldini maintains a very good relationship. The defender joined Las Palmas in August 2023 and has five caps for Spain's U20 team. In the current LaLiga2 season, he has made 24 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €10.00m.