United scouts watched “next big thing in Greek football” put in man-of-the-match display in Europe last week – report

Manchester United are reportedly scouting Greek wonderkid and versatile Olympiacos forward Charalampos Kostoulas.

As per The Sun, the 17-year-old is regarded as “the next big thing in Greek football”, where he is enjoying a breakout season after dazzling at youth level.

Kostoulas has scored twice and registered one assist in ten appearances in the Greek top tier, and has featured in all but one of Olympiacos’ Europa League matches.

He was part of the team which faced FC Twente last Thursday, and the report claims that United scouts were in attendance at the game.

Despite the game ending goalless, Kostoulas lit up the show with a man-of-the-match performance, winning a penalty which was missed by Ayoub El Kaabi.

The Old Trafford side are not the only European giants credited with an interest in the young talent, with scouts from other top sides also reportedly watching on at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.

Kostoulas is thought to have admirers in Germany and Italy, with Bayern Munich, Borussia Monchengladbach, Juventus and Fiorentina all keeping tabs on him.

But, as per The Sun, they will have a huge challenge on their hands to wrestle him away from his current employers who have “big plans” for their young star.

The outlet claims that he will be offered a new contract once he turns 18 in May, with his current deal expiring in 2026.

The report continues that those close to the player “want him to remain focused and enjoy the holidays with his loved ones without getting distracted from the transfer rumour mill.”

The youngster was part of the Olympiacos reserves team which won last season’s UEFA Youth League, beating AC Milan 3-0 in the final to make history as the first Greek club ever to win a European title.

Kostoulas can play across the forward line, either as the centre-forward or supporting from either side or as a second striker.

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