According to a report by Greek outlet Sportal, Christos Mouzakitis is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a versatile midfielder next year. So, the 18-year-old Olympiacos wonderkid has emerged as a target for the Premier League club.
The latest report has revealed that the Premier League bigwigs have “come to Greece several times to check him out” in the last few weeks. However, Manchester United will face stiff competition from many other clubs for his signature, as Arsenal, Aston Villa, AC Milan, Napoli, Villarreal, and Bayer Leverkusen are also interested in him.
Christos Mouzakitis is the latest highly rated wonderkid to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of Athens, the 18-year-old has spent his formative years thus far in Greece, rising through the ranks at Olympiacos before breaking into the first-team squad at the Karaiskakis Stadium. The youngster has also made his senior bow for Greece.
The Greek midfield sensation has already made nearly 50 appearances thus far for Olympiacos while chipping in with two goals and six assists. Meanwhile, Mouzakitis’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Arsenal and Aston Villa are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
Christos Mouzakitis has been on Arsenal’s radar for a long time. The continued interest may be surprising after the North London club signed Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard in the summer transfer window. However, the latter is on the wrong side of 30 and approaching the twilight of his career. So, Mouzakitis is a viable target for Arsenal.
As for Manchester United, the Red Devils are scouring the market for a versatile midfielder. They want to continue transforming the first-team squad under Ruben Amorim, and signing a promising prospect like Mouzakitis is understandable. Officials from Manchester United have recently scouted the teenage sensation several times.
However, Arsenal and Manchester United will face stiff competition from Aston Villa, AC Milan, Napoli, Villarreal, and Bayer Leverkusen for Mouzakitis’s signature. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 18-year-old Greek wonderkid amid uncertainties about his price tag.
