Brighton Makes €40m Bid for Olympiacos Prospect Kostoulas

Brighton & Hove Albion have submitted a €40 million (£34 million) offer to Olympiacos for the 18-year-old forward Charalampos Kostoulas, one of Europe's top young talents, following an earlier rejected bid involving player Abdallah Sima. Kostoulas impressed in the Greek Super League, Europa League, and UEFA Youth League, scoring key goals and contributing to Olympiacos' domestic double and Youth League triumph. Despite a muscle injury cutting his season short, Kostoulas remains a highly sought-after prospect with a contract at Olympiacos until 2030, and Brighton is optimistic about finalizing the transfer amid ongoing negotiations. Olympiacos prefers a cash-only deal with a sell-on clause, rejecting offers involving player exchanges. Brighton's commitment to recruiting young talent is evident, having also signed Greek striker Stefanos Tzimas earlier in the season. While Chelsea has shown interest in Kostoulas, no formal bid has been made, and Brighton's squad is undergoing changes with key forwards loaned out or sidelined.