Man United have reportedly been given the green light to sign promising teenager Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal.
The Red Devils were one of several clubs linked with the 16-year-old over the summer when it became clear the forward would be leaving the north London outfit.
Obi-Martin turned heads last season when he scored ten goals for the Gunners under-16’s team in a 14-3 win over Liverpool. He also scored seven goals against Norwich City, five versus West Ham, and four in meetings with Crystal Palace and Fulham for the under-18s.
Man United had reportedly agreed a deal to sign the prolific youngster from Arsenal in July, but the player had to train away from Carrington while he waited for the move to be ratified.
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The club have now “received Premier League approval” to complete the transfer, according to the Manchester Evening News. Obi-Martin will be officially unveiled as a Man United player and line out for the under-18 and under-21 sides.
The transfer is considered a “significant coup” and the club believe he has the “potential” to eventually break into the first team.
Who is Man United transfer target Chido Obi-Martin?
Chido Obi-Martin was born in 2007 in Glostrup, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, before moving to England as a teenager.
He joined Arsenal from Danish team KB in 2022, since when he has impressed at underage level.
The forward scored 29 goals in 17 league matches for the under-18s, smashing Folarin Balogun’s record of 25 goals in a single campaign for Arsenal in that age group.
Obi-Martin has represented both Denmark and England at youth level, although he is also eligible to play for Nigeria.
He played in Denmark’s 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification campaign, scoring twice in three group stage games.
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