Manchester United face competition for two Greek wonderkids they have already scouted
Man Utd are one of the clubs keeping tabs on the Greek teenagers ahead of the summer window.
Manchester United face serious competition if they are to sign Greek wonderkids Charalampos Kostoulas and Christos Mouzakitis in the summer transfer window.
United are one of a number of Premier League clubs to have scouted the Olympiacos duo this season, but it is understood there are other sides more advanced in their pursuit of the teenagers. Birmingham World understand both Aston Villa and Arsenal have already formally expressed an interest in signing Kostoulas and Mouzakitis, while United and Brentford are understood to have sent scouts to watch the pair this campaign.
Olympiacos have established themselves as the best side in Greece this season, with the teenage duo integral to their dominance. Kostoulas, 17, and Mouzakitis, 18, have been regular starters throughout a campaign that has seen them claim 14 wins, six draws and just two defeats.
United have scouted Greek duo
The report from Birmingham World claims interest from United and Brentford is understood to be at a slightly less advanced rate, but that could change before the summer transfer window arrives. The report states Villa prefer Kostoulas but are keen on signing both. Arsenal have also been credited with an interest in the pair.
Kostoulas has primarily been utilised as an attacking midfielder this season, though he is also capable of playing as a striker. The 17-year-old has netted five goals across all competitions for Olympiacos, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner over Aris last month.
Mouzakitis is regarded as the better talent of the two and is already a full Greece international at the age of just 18. The left-footed central midfielder is viewed as a player with enormous potential who is already dictating matches on his own and scored for Olympiacos when they defeated AC Milan to win the Youth League last season. Kostoulas also played in that match.