Manchester United are said to be in the process of finalizing transfers with Arsenal to acquire their rising star, Chido Obi-Martin who is only 16 years of age.
This move is considered as the clear indication of the ambition of the Red Devils.
Visit to Carrington and Ongoing Discussions
Still, talks with his team have not progressed far much as Arsenal tried to keep him through offering him a fair deal, Obi-Martin has resolved not to stay.
Besides Manchester United, there are other clubs willing to offer him scholarship terms. He can sign his first professional contract when he turns seventeen in November this year.
Record-Breaking Achievements at Youth Level
Obi-Martin’s availability is attracting much interest because of his remarkable achievements in the youth team.
Meanwhile Sportsbuddy reported earlier that “Bayern are also still pushing for Chido Obi-Martin, the superstar of Arsenal academy, one of many because of the flury of talents at the London club. “
In April, he made a record of scoring seven goals in a single match against Norwich and became the top goal scorer in Arsenal Under-18s 2023-24 season with 28 goals.
He broke Folarin Balogun record of scoring 25 goals in the last nine matches of the season, scoring a total of 29 goals. During this campaign he managed to net ten goals in an Under-16 match against Liverpool, which earned him a slot in Under-18 team.
