Another source has linked AC Milan with a move for Konstantinos Karetsas, potentially in the January transfer window too.
La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) have picked out five signings for the Scudetto contenders to make in order to boost their title hopes, and for Milan they believe that an intervention in the attacking department is needed.
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A sign of fate?
Sometimes there are signs that seem like destiny. Konstantinos Karetsas – Genk’s talented left-footed forward – hadn’t scored this season before the most recent round of the Europa League.
He is an attacking midfielder who plays mostly on the right, he’s more accustomed to setting up goals than scoring them himself. Assists are his specialty, with nine already in all competitions. The match against Basel, in short, was the classic exception.
At the Cegeka Arena on November 27th, there was a scout present from Milan, who had come to Belgium specifically to watch him. Apparently, the report on the 18-year-old was very positive, and not just because of his Del Piero-esque goal.
Born in Belgium, he has chosen Greece as his national team, already scoring three goals in nine appearances for them. Despite being 173cm (5’8″) tall and small in build, he can play at a high tempo and thrives in one-on-one situations, thanks to his pace in tight spaces.
Sure, he’s not the type of player the Rossoneri can immediately benefit from given there is a question mark about where he fits in a 3-5-2, but Milan could beat the competition to land him, which is growing. It will cost to do so, though. How much? At least €25m, but it could end up a bargain.
Amazing talent , maybe the next big thing in football world but I’m not optimistic because fierce competition for him
I am from Greece and I agree with you
I think he is the next big thing and I absolutely want to buy this player.
Doesn’t fit Max’s system anyway.
He doesn’t have a spot in this formation. Also, I don’t think he wants to join Milan to be a player “for the future”. But wants to play wherever he goes.
I’ve seen two matches with him against the Danish international team and he stuck out for me and I was quite impressed with what I saw eventhough the greeks was pretty much dominated in those matches he did quite well for a kid of his age. Great movement and speed, personally I would love to see him at the club but doesn’t really see a spot for him currently but he would nevertheless be a great buy from what I can judge.
doesn’t fit the system…remember CDK? no point buying someone who will not be able to perform in the system you will play for the next 2 or 3 years…
We need a target man, not an AM. Look for a finisher who is mature, has a consistent scoring rate, provides good assists, and has experience at the highest level. I think Tim Kleindienst is the one who fits our system.
Are you his agent? He is below Milan level
I don’t agree with your assessment of him not fitting the system. He is obviously young thereby his young dog can do with new tricks. Allegri can help him cultivate the defensive features of the game and blend it with his attacking fluidity. With proper orientation he can become of the three middle midfielders in system.
I hope Milan can be recruit him soon