Wayne Veysey

Mon 5 August 2024 9:56, UK

Man United target Chido Obi-Martin is set to undergo a medical with the club this week, sources have told Football Insider.

A full agreement has been settled after the 16-year-old sensation accepted what sources say is a “magnificent” offer from the club.

Obi-Martin had agreed terms with Arsenal but opted to leave as he felt Man United offered a better pathway to the first team.

The Danish striker had held talks with Mikel Arteta, who personally tried to persuade him to stay at the Emirates Stadium, but Arsenal were unwilling to fast-track him through their set-up.

New Man United assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy had held direct talks with Obi-Martin, and he is said to have been key in convincing him to join the 20-time champions.

Football Insider also revealed that Bayern Munich submitted an offer for the forward, who scored 32 goals in 18 matches for Arsenal’s U18s.

Man United have fought off competition to sign Chido Obi-Martin

Obi-Martin is now set to sign professional terms at Old Trafford when he turns 17 on 29th November.

The Premier League giants have fought off competition from some of Europe’s elite teams to secure the promising forward.

Obi-Martin has been talked about since making headlines in October 2023 when he scored 10 goals in a single Under-16s game against Liverpool.

Football Insider also revealed that 20-time champions are interested in signing a first-team midfielder this summer to bolster their squad next season.

The club is monitoring multiple targets including PSG’s Manuel Ugarte, Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana, and Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.

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