Manchester United have entered the ‘subsequent degree’ in talks to finish the switch of Olympiacos ahead Charalampos Kostoulas, in response to Greek outlet Sportime.
Following a powerful begin to the U19 Greek Tremendous League, the place he netted 5 objectives in simply two video games, the 17-year-old broke by the primary staff and has made 21 appearances, netting six objectives. His performances within the league additionally earned him a spot in José Luis Mendilibar’s Europa League squad, the place he appeared eight occasions.
As per Sportime, United initially indicated curiosity within the Greece U21 star in December. After conducting thorough scouting on the ahead, the membership have now ‘moved to the following degree’ to signal him.
His off-ball capability and technicality piqued the curiosity of a number of prime European golf equipment, together with the Purple Devils, who’ve now made concrete curiosity in signing the 6ft 1in centre-forward, as per the report.
Though the 47-time Greek champions are reluctant to promote the participant, the report provides that the scenario may change as United have now entered the fray to signal {the teenager}, who Transfermarkt values at a meagre €8m (£6m).
Prospect
United hope to wrap up what has been a disappointing season by their requirements.
Domestically, whereas they’ve recorded spectacular outcomes just like the win over Manchester Metropolis and attracts to Liverpool and Arsenal with an injury-plagued squad, their general performances have been under par, and so they appear to rise to the event solely when the stress turns into excessive.
Whereas some key skilled gamers have been earmarked for a attainable transfer to the membership in the summertime, United are additionally seeking to signal among the greatest promising younger abilities to Outdated Trafford.
The signings of 17-year-old Pedro Leon from Paraguayan aspect Cerro Porteño, 19-year-old Sékou Koné from Malian membership Guidars FC, together with Ayden Heaven (18) and Chido Obi-Martin (17) from Arsenal, spotlight the membership’s ambition to safe among the world’s brightest abilities.
Kostoulas, who’s the Greek Tremendous League’s youngest-ever goalscorer, has now been earmarked by the membership for a transfer to Outdated Trafford following his spectacular breakout season.
Ruben Amorim’s knack for giving children a first-team pathway may hand United the benefit, however whether or not Olympiacos would maintain on to their prized asset for an additional season stays to be seen.
