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Manchester United have reportedly reached out to Olympiacos to discover the potential for signing wonderkid Charalampos Kostoulas this summer time.
Since INEOS took over United’s operations final yr, the membership’s switch technique has shifted from signing established gamers at their peak or previous their prime to specializing in younger skills with the potential to grow to be world-class stars with correct nurturing.
A number of the children United have introduced in over the previous 12 months embrace Chido Obi (17), Ayden Heaven (18), Samuel Lusale (17), James Overy (18) and Sekou Kone (18).
A earlier report coated by The Peoples Individual relayed that United had been scouting Kostoulas, who’s broadly thought to be one of the crucial promising skills rising from Greece.
The 17-year-old has featured in 21 top-flight matches for Olympiacos up to now this time period, registering six objectives and one help in that interval. He has additionally made eight Europa League appearances and offered one help.
Kostoulas is an extremely versatile participant. Along with enjoying as a striker, he can be deployed to nice impact in an attacking midfield function or on the wing.
Standing at round 6’1, {the teenager} is robust, bodily dominant and has good agility that allows him to be comfy in tight areas and when below strain. He’s technically gifted and as seen from his numbers, has a tremendous eye for purpose.
Now, Sportime report that United have contacted Olympiacos for Kostoulas.
The information outlet states that after extensively scouting the participant, United have been left impressed with him and particularly his skill with the ball at his ft. As such, the Purple Devils are ready to “transfer to the subsequent degree” – attempting to get a deal over the road.
Olympiacos don’t need to lose Kostoulas this summer time however there’s a sense that if United push, there’s little or no José Luis Mendilibar’s facet may do.
United usually are not the one occasion chasing Kostoulas.
Arsenal have additionally been talked about to be admirers of his whereas a number of days in the past, CaughtOffside famous that Aston Villa are frontrunners to safe his providers.
United are again in motion on April 1 after they go away to the Metropolis Floor to face Nottingham Forest.
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