Aston Villa and Leeds United are keen on signing 23-year-old Greek international Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos this summer.
According to an update by Greek journalist Konstantinos Lainos, Brighton & Hove Albion, Coventry City, and Hull City are also interested in Konstantinos Tzolakis. The Tigers are ahead of the other Premier League clubs in the battle for the 23-year-old Olympiacos goalkeeper’s signature.
Meanwhile, Konstantinos Lainos has revealed that Aston Villa will only launch a bid for Tzolakis if Emiliano Martinez departs from Villa Park in the ongoing transfer window. As for Olympiacos, the A1 Ethniki Katigoria giants have identified Wolverhampton Wanderers stopper Jose Sa as the ideal candidate to be the replacement for the Premier League-linked stopper.
Who is Konstantinos Tzolakis?
Konstantinos Tzolakis is part of the latest generation of Greek prospects who are promising a bright future for the national side. Christos Tzolis, Christos Mandas, Konstantinos Koulierakis, and Christos Mouzakitis are among the players to rise in prominence in the last few years, and Tzolakis has made his name since breaking into the first-team squad at Olympiacos.
The 23-year-old has made nearly 150 appearances for Olympiacos thus far, conceding 105 clean sheets while keeping 64 clean sheets. Meanwhile, Tzolakis’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, and an adventure in the Premier League may be on the cards.
What next for Tzolakis?
Aston Villa’s interest in Konstantinos Tzolakis is understandable. The Villans are concerned about Emiliano Martinez’s long-term future amid his links with Juventus.