Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their efforts to sign Olympiacos midfield sensation Christos Mouzakitis.
Manchester United have identified a new gem in Christos Mouzakitis. The Red Devils have been scouting him on a regular basis this season, and according to a report from TEAMtalk, have stepped up their efforts to bring him to the Premier League.
Manchester United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, is the one working hard to ensure the Manchester-based giants manage to sign the 18-year-old Greek international. However, they are not the only top European club that are keen on adding him to their squad.
Mouzakitis’s sensational rise at Olympiacos
While the teenager prefers playing as a central midfielder, he is capable enough to feature in a variety of roles. The teenage sensation is comfortable in both the defensive and the attacking phase, and he has been a regular in Olympiacos’ first team since the summer of 2024.
Christos Mouzakitis has shown maturity beyond his age. Given his massive potential, United are desperate to have him on their bench going forward. While the youngster’s contract at the Greek club runs until the summer of 2029, he is unlikely to be around for long.
Clubs are gearing up to make a move for him in January. While Olympiacos will be reluctant to lose him mid-season, they are bracing themselves for formal offers. As things stand, a departure next summer looks the most likely outcome. They could look for something around €30-40 million to let go of the 18-year-old.
Manchester United are keen on signing Christos Mouzakitis
Manchester United have a long-standing interest in the teenager that dates back to Dan Ashworth’s time at the club. The former sporting director brought his name to the Red Devils as a player they should not miss out on.
Having scouted Christos Mouzakitis in the recent past, they consider him an ideal long-term successor to ageing midfield options. The 18-year-old is a perfect fit for Ruben Amorim’s system, and Wilcox is now working hard to ensure they can beat the competition to his signature.
Manchester United are desperate to add more quality to their midfield mid-season. However, Olympiacos are reluctant to let Mouzakitis leave. As a result, it will be interesting to see if the Red Devils can get a deal over the line.