RISING TALENT: MATIAS SILTANEN

Matias Siltanen, a 17-year-old midfielder from Kuopion Palloseura, is being noticed by big European clubs like AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City. Finnish news says that he has impressed scouts since he started playing for KuPS’s first team in 2023.

Siltanen has played 43 matches and logged 3,356 minutes, showing his skills and attracting attention from several clubs.

BOURNEMOUTH’S BID TO BEAT COMPETITION

AFC Bournemouth wants to sign the Finland U19 player and has made a formal offer to Kuopion Palloseura. The details of the offer are not known, but Bournemouth seems eager to get ahead of Manchester City in signing the talented midfielder.

Other teams, like Sweden’s Djurgårdens IF and Norway’s Fredrikstad FK, have also made offers for Siltanen.

MANCHESTER CITY’S INTEREST

Manchester City, the Premier League champions, are watching Siltanen closely and have sent scouts to see him play. Even though Bournemouth has made a move, Siltanen’s agent is waiting to see if Manchester City will make an offer.

It’s unclear how long the agent will wait for City’s decision.

KUPS’S ASKING PRICE

Kuopion Palloseura is asking for €1 million for Siltanen, which should not be a problem for either Bournemouth or Manchester City. With the teenager’s potential, both clubs might consider the price a good deal for a player with a bright future.

The competition for Matias Siltanen shows his rising reputation in European football. While Bournemouth has made a formal offer, Manchester City’s interest could change things. The next step depends on whether City decides to act, as Siltanen’s agent is waiting for more information.