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By ABDI RASHID Published: 20: 26 AEDT, 16 December 2024 | Updated: 20: 52 AEDT, 16 December 2024 8 View comments Manchester United are reportedly scouting Olympiacos' teenage striker Charalampos Kostoulas ahead of the January transfer window. Kostoulas is considered the next big talent to emerge from Greece following his impressive displays for the Under-19 side last season and promotion to the first team this term. The 17-year-old's performances have not gone unnoticed with United registering their interest last week, as per The Sun. The Red Devils sent scouts to watch Kostoulas during Olympiacos' 0-0 draw with Twente in the Europa League last Thursday. They will face competition to sign the teenager with local media reporting that Bayern Munich, Juventus, Fiorentina and Borussia Monchengladbach are all also keeping tabs on the player. It's said that all those clubs but Bayern have sent representatives to watch the Greece Under-21 international. Manchester United are reportedly scouting Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas Bayern Munich, Juventus, Fiorentina and Borussia Monchengladbach are also showing interest in the teenager Kostoulas shone during the stalemate with Twente and even won a penalty which Ayoub El Kaabi missed. He has scored two goals and registered one assist in 10 appearances so far this season and those close to the forward want him to enjoy the off season without distractions. Kostoulas is versatile and can play through the middle, on both flanks as well as behind the striker. He was part of the Olympiacos side that won the UEFA Youth League last season after beating AC Milan 3-0 in the final. The youngster scored five goals and got two assists in eight games in the competition. A move to United would see him become the latest young striker to join the club with the likes of Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee and Chido Obi-Martin all moving to Old Trafford in the last 18 months. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group