Revealed: Man Utd Compensation Fee To Arsenal For Chido Obi-Martin
Manchester United are in talks with Premier League rivals Arsenal to seal a deal for teen goal sensation Chido Obi-Martin.
Last month, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that United had successfully warded off competition from England and abroad to land the highly-rated Obi-Martin.
The 16-year-old left Arsenal after his contract expired. The Gunners made attempts to extend his stay in North London but the forward rejected their overtures.
United presented him with an ambitious project, which clearly detailed a pathway to the first team. A report covered by United sources relayed that once Obi-Martin officially joins the Red Devils, he will be considered the third striker, only behind Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.
Romano confirmed that Obi-Martin passed his United medical but warned that an announcement could take time as the deal would be subject to Premier League regulations.
The expectation is that the youngster will become part of United’s U18s and U21s but he will be handed opportunities to train with the senior squad when appropriate.
Obi-Martin plundered an impressive 32 goals in 20 league games for Arsenal’s U18s last term.
The Red Devils are also in the market for at least one midfielder to play alongside Kobbie Mainoo. Paris Saint-Germain is shortlisted as United’s top target in that department, but his significant price tag is stalling the deal. United remain optimistic about his move to Old Trafford this summer.
