Chido Obi-Martin has been in serious goal-scoring form in the PL U18 League. (Image: X)
Another Manchester United transfer could be on the cards with the club approaching their rivals, Arsenal for one of their young prospects.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in conducting a deal with Arsenal for their young talent Chido Obi-Martin. The Athletic shared an article claiming that Manchester United is ‘exploring’ an offer to sign the 16-year-old wonderkid, following the expiry of his schoolboy terms at Arsenal.
Earlier this week, reportedly Obi-Martin visited Manchester United’s training facilities in Carrington and the same report suggests that the two Premier League sides are currently in early-stage discussions over the young talent’s transfer. While the discussions are currently still underway, no advancement has taken place on a concrete decision.
Chido Obi-Martin’s last five #PLU18 appearances for @ArsenalAcademy…5️⃣ goals v West Ham2️⃣ goals v Brighton1️⃣ goal v West Brom4️⃣ goals v Fulham4️⃣ goals v Crystal Palace
The 16-year-old is in serious form right now! pic.twitter.com/4d8zjCJcZY
— PL Youth (@PLYouth) April 13, 2024
Arsenal reportedly wanted the young talent to continue at their club. The London-based side made Chido Obi-Martin an offer they felt was fair. But the young sensation is understood to have decided to move on sparking a ton of interest in England, including the likes of Manchester United.
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Chido Obi-Martin’s tender age of just 16 means that he legally will not be able to sign a professional deal with any club across Europe. Obi-Martin’s next deal will be a scholarship before switching to a professional contract once he turns 17. The 2007-born joined the Gunners from Danish side KB in 2022. Since then, Obi-Martin has impressed with some of his stellar performances.
Competing for England and Denmark as a junior international, he notched 10 goals in a 14-3 win for Arsenal’s under-16 over Liverpool last year. He scored seven goals in a fixture against Norwich to help his tally for 2023-24 reach to 28 goals.
Overall, Chido Obi-Martin has recorded 29 goals in just 17 games for the Under-18s. He also played in Denmark’s 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification campaign. The 16-year-old scored two goals in the three-game group stage for the Danes.
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As for Manchester United, the English club has been showing some ruthless ambition at both the senior and youth levels recently. It is, likely, the new way of thinking under the renewed sporting hierarchy at the club.
Erik ten Hag is looking to spearhead the club into a new era under Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Manchester United continue their search for impactful signings this summer transfer window.
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