Manchester United are in the mix to sign Arsenal goalscoring wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin.
There was a lot of excitement caused earlier in the day after a United academy account posted on X that Chido Obi-Martin had visited Manchester United’s training ground.
This post was quickly deleted – but now The Athletic’s David Ornstein has shed some light on the situation.
And the good news is, a Manchester United move for the youth prodigy is very much in play.
Chido Obi-Martin visits Carrington
The Athletic report: “Man Utd exploring deal to sign Chido Obi-Martin after Arsenal terms expired.
“Arsenal made what felt was fair offer but youth striker decided to move on.”
This will come as a huge disappointment for Arsenal fans, simply to lose a striker who is viewed as the most exciting young forward in Europe.
To potentially lose him to Manchester United will be even more painful for them – but a deal is not quite done yet.
The report adds that Obi-Martin did visit Manchester United’s training ground – with both parties looking at a potential deal, although no firm agreement is in place.
Last season Obi-Martin shot to prominence when he scored 10 goals in a game against Liverpool’s youth side (U16s) in a 14-3 win for Arsenal’s youth team.
And at under-18s level he scored a staggering 32 goals in 19 games – despite being only 16.
In addition, he has scored 11 goals in 15 games for Denmark under-17s. He did actually represent England at under-16 level too – and his eligibility means United are able to pursue a deal now.
Manchester United already have exciting academy
Manchester United’s academy is world renowned and it is no wonder Chido Obi-Martin is considering a move.
Yet, he could also make a quick transition to first team football and play alongside his fellow Dane, Rasmus Hojlund.
Adding Obi-Martin would be another great piece of business from Ineos, who have just signed elite centre-back Leny Yoro.
This move would prove how serious they are about planning for the future – but lets not get carried away, it is not done yet.
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