Originally a PAOK player, Konstantelias spent the last six months plying his trade at Belgian club Eupen. Apart from Arsenal, Manchester City are also monitoring the player.
It has been reported that PAOK want £10 million for their mini Messi but will not let him depart right away. It’s believed that they would only agree to sell if the player is loaned right back for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.
In 2021, local journalist Stavros Kolkas highlighted the traits that made the Greek stand out, likening him to the great Messi (via TheBootRoom):
Alexandros Malakasiotis, the man who scouted Konstantelias, added:
Apart from Arsenal and City, Leeds United, PSV Eindhoven, Crystal Palace and Valencia are also interested in the player.
A gifted ball carrier capable of playing in both attack and defence, Konstantelias has featured in 13 games for PAOK this season, providing four assists. Like Messi, the Greek youngster also loves to take players on and can create goalscoring opportunities for teammates.
Manchester City ace John Stones warns Arsenal after Chelsea win
Manchester City centre-back John Stones has reminded Arsenal that the Premier League race is far from over.
The England international’s comments came after the Cityzens nicked a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Premier League on Thursday (January 5). Riyad Mahrez popped up with the winner in the 63rd minute at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal sit atop the Premier League with 44 points after 17 games, with City five points behind.
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