Man Utd want to push for a deal for Christos Mouzakitis

The Red Devils are likely to focus on strengthening their midfield department next year, and Mouzakitis has emerged as a possible solution amid his good progress at Olympiacos.

Football insider claim the 18-year-old is ‘definitely’ on the Red Devils’ radar ahead of the winter transfer window.

Olympiakos want at least £30 million for a mid-season sellout, and it is reported that United may not pay such a fee.

Different need

Mouzakitis had his big breakthrough at Olympiacos last season. He registered 2 goals and 5 assists from 38 appearances. He continued to excel throughout the season, picking up a number of assists from seventeen games.

Apart from his involvement in goals, the prodigy excelled with his duel-winning ability and defensive contributions. Recently he was brilliant against Real Madrid in the Champions League and won 6 matches in addition to 6 recoveries in a 4-3 defeat.

Mouzakitis has shown he has the potential to become an elite central midfielder, and it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils will step up their pursuit of the Greek sensation when the transfer window reopens next month.

United longs for a top number 6, who provides strength and control in the heart of midfield. Casemiro is no longer in the prime of his career and has struggled to maintain his work rate over 90 minutes and has been substituted.

The Red Devils have Mouzakitis on their winter wishlist, but manager Ruben Amorim ideally wants a midfielder with proven Premier League experience who can make an immediate impact in the final stages of the season.

Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson has been identified as to their top goals. The Englishman has been a revelation in the center of the park for the Tricky Trees and has made almost 200 defensive contributions this season.

There is a belief that forest owner Evangelos Marinakis could be thrown to sell him for £80 million, but ultimately a deal could depend on staggered payments and a high-profile exit, which seems unlikely at the moment. United may have to wait until the summer before they can strengthen their midfield with a major signing.