Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in signing the Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis.
According to a report from Italian publication Area Napoli, the two clubs are in the mix to sign the 18-year-old midfielder, and they will face competition from several clubs, including Napoli.
Man United want Christos Mouzakitis
The player is valued at €25 million, and Manchester United certainly have the financial resources to pay. They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Mouzakitis could prove to be a solid long-term acquisition.
The opportunity to move to England could be quite exciting for him. It would be a step up in his career, and he would get to test himself at the highest level. Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world. They have an excellent track record when it comes to grooming young players. They could help the 18-year-old fulfil his potential.
Arsenal also keen on Mouzakitis
Similarly, Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world as well. It remains to be seen whether they follow up on their interest with an official proposal to sign the player. The midfielder could be attracted to the idea of playing for them.
Arsenal are fighting for league titles and the UEFA Champions League. They have an excellent team, and they could be an attractive destination for Mouzakitis.
Both Manchester United and Arsenal have the financial muscle to afford him. €25 million seems like a reasonable amount of money for a player of his potential. Mouzakitis is good enough to justify the investment in future and prove to be a major bargain. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs can get the deal done. The young midfielder should look to join a club where he will get regular opportunities.
Obi was groomed by ManU from Arsenal at the time when he was going in the right direction to becoming Arsenals next big striker. Since he decided to leave Arsenal for ManU his future has taken a terrible turn for the worst with ManU opting to purchase several attackers ahead of him that can play in that number 9 role.
Obi would have had better opportunities had he stayed with Arsenal to the likes of Lewis skelly and Nwaneri and with Arsenal have less strikers than ManU ahead of him due to non purchases and injuries.
So Christos may be better off with Arsenal than following the disappointing Obi route when he chose ManU over Arsenal.