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Manchester United are reported to be paying shut consideration to Greek “wonderkid” Christos Mouzakitis because the membership continues its give attention to securing the very best children all through world soccer.
Charlie Haffenden (Birmingham World) reveals the Crimson Devils have “despatched scouts” to look at the 18-year-old Olympiacos midfielder this season, however will face fierce competitors from Premier League rivals to safe Mouzakitis’ signature.
A Robust First Impression
Mouzakitis has loved a stellar debut marketing campaign at senior degree, taking part in 15 occasions within the Tremendous League Greece, scoring a purpose and offering an help as he’s helped his boyhood group to the highest of the desk.
Crucially, Olympiacos supervisor José Luis Mendilibar has additionally trusted the teen within the Europa League – a a lot greater customary of soccer – with seven appearances and an help.
The Erythroleyko completed a powerful seventh place within the qualifying league, securing computerized qualification to the round-of-sixteen, with Mouzakitis’ spectacular performances a key a part of this unlikely feat.
The midfielder has additionally seen his type recognised by the Greek nationwide facet, receiving a name as much as the senior facet and making his debut off the bench in November in a 2-0 win over Finland.
Curiosity from England
Haffenden contends United usually are not the one membership within the Premier League who’ve taken an curiosity in Mouzakitis.
The report reveals, ” [Aston] Villa and Arsenal have already formally expressed an curiosity” in signing the midfield starlet, in addition to his 17-year-old teammate Charalampos Kostoulas, who United are additionally stated to be monitoring intently.
Equally, Brentford’s scouts have additionally been in attendance alongside their Previous Trafford counterparts at Olympiacos video games this season to analyse each children.
Haffenden relays opinions from Greece which liken Mouzakitis to legendary Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta.
“The 18-year-old, a left-footed central midfielder, has been likened to Andres Iniesta by native supporters as he’s acquired an excellent understanding of the sport at his tender age. Able to something from controlling the tempo of matches to discovering defence-splitting passes, Mouzakitis is a large expertise,” the report states.
The Want for Velocity
The rising curiosity in Mouzakitis lends weight to the native reviews describing the 18-year-old in such glowing phrases.
The very fact each Arsenal and Villa have entered into formal talks with Olympiacos over potential strikes for the midfielder solely strengthens this additional.
United’s midfield is in determined want of a complete overhaul with the pair of Christian Eriksen and Casemiro sure to go away Previous Trafford this summer season, whereas Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo are awkward matches in Ruben Amorim’s midfield pivot.
It’s doubtless two midfielders might be signed – a longtime participant and a youthful prospect – and Mouzakitis speedy ascension into males’s soccer, which he has dealt with with aplomb at every stage, makes him a super candidate for the latter.
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