It was revealed that Manchester United approached the 17-year-old Saint Seiya in Greece! Winning the European title to make history is also interested in Real Madrid

Greek Olympiacos prodigy Babis Kostoulas has been targeted by Manchester United, who made a splash last season when the 17-year-old led the club's Under-19s to victory in the European Youth Cup. Olympiacos Youth became the first Greek club ever to win the European Championship, and soon after, their senior team made history by winning the UEFA Europa League.

This season, Costolas was called up to the first team by manager José Luis Mendilibar and earned a place in the starting line-up. In 33 appearances this season, he scored six goals and provided two assists. As a result, the under-21 member of Greece's national youth team has attracted the attention of many giants.

These include interest from several Premier League clubs, with Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa all keeping an eye on his performances. According to The Sun, Manchester United have been in contact with Olympiacos but have been refused, with the Greek giants reluctant to sell their most promising player this summer.

Not only the Premier League, but also European powerhouses such as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and AC Milan are also in contention, and it has been reported that Real Madrid are also keeping a close eye on the Greek 'Saint Seiya'. Costolas is versatile and can play as a centre-forward, shadow striker and a No.10 position.

Costolas was scheduled to join the Greek national team in the UEFA Nations League play-offs against Scotland in an international match. However, he was absent three weeks ago with a hamstring injury in the first leg of the Europa League last-16 tie against Bodø Shine.

However, British media say he has returned from injury and will play in the Greek League playoffs on Sunday, where Olympiacos will face Panathinaikos, who has former Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri. Subsequently, the team will also play against Anthony Martial's AEK Athens. Manchester United scouts are expected to keep a close eye on the performance of the target players.

Manchester United's new owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is fond of 'scratching the lottery' and the club has already signed a number of young players, including 17-year-old Danish centre-forward Chetto Obi and 18-year-old England centre-back Eden Haven who have even played for Amorim's first team.

However, some young players are not cheap, especially the "hukou book" that has already made its mark in the Premier League. Southampton's 19-year-old winger Tyler Dibling is one of them, and although the "Saints" are determined to be relegated, they refuse to sell for a bargain and put a price tag of £100 million on Dibling! Dibling has only scored two goals in the Premier League, but his pace and dribble are exciting. According to The Telegraph, Southampton are keen to retain their key players and aim for an immediate re-promotion.

Manchester United are also rumoured to be with English duo Chris Rig (17) and Jobe Bellingham (19) of Sunderland in the ChampionshipKenan Yeldez has also been linked with the Red Devils recently. Yeldez's agent is Jorge Mendes, with Juve asking €80 million for the 19-year-old Turkey international.

United's ability to attract world-class stars and young talent has left some fans skeptical. However, French superstar Raphael Varane, who joined the Red Devils from Real Madrid, said he has no regrets about making the decision to move to Old Trafford. "Real Madrid is indescribable, very special, but I've experienced it. I said to myself, I want to experience something different." Varane explained: "For me, England, and Manchester in particular, is a place where you can feel the passion for football, you can feel it, and you can feel it every day. Now that I've been away from Manchester United for a while, I don't regret it because it was an incredible experience.'