Manchester United, the Premier League giants, have reportedly escalated their efforts to sign Olympiacos' midfield sensation, Christos Mouzakitis. The Red Devils have been regularly scouting the 18-year-old Greek international this season and are now keen on bringing him to the Premier League.
Jason Wilcox, Manchester United director of football, is at the forefront of these efforts. He is working diligently to ensure that the Manchester-based giants secure a deal for this promising young talent. However, it's worth noting that they are not alone in their pursuit; several top European clubs also show interest in adding him to their squad.
Meteoric rise of Mouzakitis at Olympiacos
Mouzakitis has had a sensational rise at Olympiacos since his first-team debut in summer 2024. Although he prefers playing as a central midfielder, he has shown versatility by performing effectively in various roles. His comfortability during both defensive and attacking phases makes him an asset for any team.
The teenager's maturity beyond his years coupled with his massive potential has made him an attractive prospect for many clubs including Manchester United who are eager to add such talent to their bench going forward. Despite having a contract with Olympiacos until summer 2029, it seems unlikely that he will remain there for long given the growing interest from other clubs.
Clubs are preparing themselves to make formal offers for Mouzakitis during January transfer window. While Olympiacos would prefer not losing him mid-season, they seem prepared for incoming offers and anticipate his departure next summer as most likely outcome. They could potentially be looking at around €30-40 million transfer fee for letting go of this young starlet.
Long-standing interest from Manchester United
Manchester United's interest in Mouzakitis dates back to the tenure of former sporting director, Dan Ashworth. He was instrumental in identifying Mouzakitis as a player that the Red Devils should not miss out on.
Having scouted him recently, Manchester United views him as an ideal long-term successor to their ageing midfield options. The 18-year-old fits perfectly into Ruben Amorim’s system and Wilcox is now working tirelessly to beat the competition for his signature.
The Red Devils are desperate to add more quality to their midfield mid-season. However, Olympiacos seems reluctant to let Mouzakitis leave at this point. It will be interesting indeed to see if Manchester United can successfully negotiate a deal for this promising young talent.
