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Christos Mouzakitis Transfer from Olympiakos Piraeus to Manchester United
The "Daily Mail" reports that Manchester United considers Christos Mouzakitis a medium-term investment, which is consistent with the team's philosophy of combining experienced players with talents who can develop into important players.
According to Sky Sports, Manchester United is considering Christos Mouzakitis. It is also stated that the club may acquire two midfielders in 2026, with Mouzakitis being one of the players under consideration. Analysis by Ilias Kallonás and Antonis Oikonomidis on the Box2Box by Betsson show indicates that financial terms for Olympiacos are under discussion and that a decision regarding the young midfielder has been made ahead of January.
Manchester United are increasing their pursuit of Olympiacos's Christos Mouzakitis. According to TEAMtalk, Man Utd director Jason Wilcox is strongly pushing for the signing. The club's interest in the player dates back to Dan Ashworth's time at the club. Olympiacos have reportedly accepted they will lose Mouzakitis. The Greek club would prefer to keep him until the end of the season, but believe it may be difficult to reject January bids that match their valuation. Olympiacos will not consider offers less than €30m. TEAMtalk claims that a summer move is the most likely outcome.
TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reports that Man Utd’s scouts have been regularly observing Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis. According to Sport Time in Greece, Man Utd have made a bid of €28 million (£24.5m, $32.6m) for Mouzakitis. Olympiacos rejected the bid, and last season’s Super League Greece champions are demanding €40m (£35m, $46.6m) to sell the midfielder in the January transfer window.
SporTime Greece reports that Manchester United wants Christos Mouzakitis for January, but that its offer is lower than Real Madrid's.
Following his recognition at the top of the Golden Boy Web, recent reports in Italy, England, and Spain indicate that significant clubs in major European leagues are interested in Christos Mouzakitis. His name is mentioned in coverage related to Manchester United. These developments are increasing the 19-year-old's market value, which is 15 million euros.
According to an update from Transfermarkt, Manchester United have a genuine interest in Christos Mouzakitis. The 18-year-old is reportedly receiving high praise for his performances at Olympiacos and could be available for approximately €30m.
According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United is closely monitoring 18-year-old Greek international Christos Mouzakitis. The publication reports that Manchester United staff attended the Champions League match against Real Madrid to evaluate him.
Man United have become interested in signing Christos Mouzakitis. According to Sportal.gr, Man United have a very high opinion of the player, have been monitoring him closely for a long time, and have sent multiple scouts to Greece to watch him play. Sources indicate that United’s recruitment team has been tracking the midfielder since the beginning of 2024. It is expected that United will attempt to sign him next year or in 2026, with a formal approach anticipated to take place next summer or in 2026. This depends on the player's development and United’s long-term midfield planning. Sportal.gr also reports that rumours from England suggesting Olympiacos were demanding €45 million are untrue, stating that the club has not set an official asking price and that any discussions about a valuation are purely speculative.
A move to the Premier League is considered the most likely scenario for Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis. Man Utd are looking to add several new midfielders to their team in 2026.
According to SunSport's understanding, Man Utd are monitoring Christos Mouzakitis ahead of the January transfer window. United and Brighton are prepared for an intense bidding war for the player, and both teams have been watching him for over a year. His contract in Piraeus expires in 2029. Mouzakitis’ market value begins at £13.2m, but his asking price is expected to increase significantly by January. SunSport recently revealed that Mouzakitis has also been watched by Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Wolves. The midfielder has also drawn interest from Dortmund, AC Milan, Juventus, Villarreal and Atletico.
According to transfer reporter Nicolo Schira, Manchester United are accelerating their pursuit of Olympiakos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis. Olympiakos are aware of the growing interest and have placed a €30 million valuation on their midfielder.
According to Sport FM, several top clubs are interested in a young player currently at Piraeus, including Manchester United, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Milan, and Napoli. The club's Serbian sporting director, former Juventus player Darko Kovacevic, hopes that the young player will be able to stay for another season in Piraeus.
Christos Mouzakitis has drawn the attention of major European clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United, and Real Madrid, thanks to his remarkable performance in the UEFA Youth League with Olympiacos. The young player, who has successfully integrated into Olympiacos' first-team squad this season, has emerged as a key player as the team tops the Super League table. Alongside his teammate Charalampos Kostoulas, Mouzakitis has attracted the interest of these prestigious clubs following their Youth League victory under the leadership of Sotiris Sylaidopoulos, a coach known for developing promising talents.
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