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Manchester United have reportedly missed out on Greek wonderkid Charalampos Kostoulas, who’s getting ready to finishing a transfer to Brighton and Hove Albion.
Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe assumed operational management of United in February final yr, there was a noticeable shift in United’s switch coverage. The membership appear to be primarily centered on touchdown among the finest up-and-coming abilities versus solely recruiting already established superstars.
The likes of Sekou Kone, Chido Obi, Ayden Heaven, Patrick Dorgu and Leny Yoro are simply among the kids United have landed over the previous yr.
As a part of this method, United have been mentioned as an interested party in Kostoulas.
Thought to be a high prospect throughout his time in Olympiacos’ youth ranks, Kostoulas grew to become the membership’s youngest-ever debutant when he made his skilled bow for the B workforce towards Irodotos within the second division at simply 15 years previous.
He performed a pivotal position in serving to Olympiacos safe their first-ever UEFA trophy, because the membership’s youth facet shocked high European groups to win the UEFA Youth League. Kostoulas contributed considerably, scoring 5 targets in eight matches en path to the title.
He has since been a daily presence within the Olympiacos senior set-up. The younger ahead has scored seven targets in 35 video games since making his debut.
Arsenal were also said to be holding tabs on Kostoulas alongside United, however lately it’s Brighton who’ve shown the clearest intent to get the deal done.
Now, it appears Brighton have reached an settlement with Olympiacos for the 18-year-old to seal a change to the Amex Stadium.
Jacobs wrote on X, “Charalampos Kostoulas is about for a Brighton medical on Wednesday. 18-year-old will be a part of from Olympiacos for round £34m.”
Charalampos Kostoulas is about for a Brighton medical on Wednesday. 18-year-old will be a part of from Olympiacos for round £34m.🩺 pic.twitter.com/xBkA67osZw
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 10, 2025
This was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano.
“After Diego Coppola deal finished, Brighton additionally signal Charalampos Kostoulas – right here we go!”
“Deal finished with Olympiacos for £34m price as participant will bear medical this week, as Ben Jacobs experiences.”
🚨🔵 After Diego Coppola deal finished, Brighton additionally signal Charalampos Kostoulas – right here we go!
Deal finished with Olympiacos for £34m price as participant will bear medical this week, as @JacobsBen experiences.
Another for #BHAFC. pic.twitter.com/ZVLRCcHvHc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 10, 2025
Until one thing drastic occurs, Kostoulas will likely be a Brighton participant and United won’t be signing him this summer time.
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