Chido Obi-Martin’s interest in joining Manchester United has surfaced as one of the most fascinating possible transfers of the current window.
When his schoolboy terms at the club expire, the 16-year-old is scheduled to depart from Arsenal’s academy.
Last season, Obi-Martin played in 19 under-18 games and scored 32 goals.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United are becoming highly confident that they can complete a transfer ffor Arsenal youngster Chido Obi-Martin.
Having already completed the signing of striker Joshua Zirkzee and defener Leny Yoro, the Red Devils are set to continue their transfer business as they look for a new midfielder.
However, recently they have been presented with the opportunity to make a move for Arsenal starlet who has reportedly rejected a new contract offer from the Gunners.
The goal machine is keen on a move to Man United and Romano has shared that the Red Devils are confident of completing the deal.
Speaking on his Playback show, Romano hinted that Obi-Martin is anticipated to decide on a transfer shortly.
He said:
“On Chido Obi-Martin, Man United are extremely confident. Man United are really confident. Man United are convinced that they can make it happen for Chido Obi-Martin. Chido will decide soon.
“[It] could be tonight, could be tomorrow, could be on Tuesday, but it’s a matter of hours, days, and then Chido Obi-Martin will make a decision. He visited clubs in England and in Germany. He rejected the contract at Arsenal. It was a big contract in terms of money.
“So now Man United are pushing for Chido. Man United want to make it happen. So they are really, really insisting on this one. Let’s see if they can make it happen. But they are extremely confident.”
The attacker can play at any position in the front line and his versatility along with his goal scoring ability has impressed a number of clubs across Europe.
Man United are ready to hand major blow to Arsenal
The Red Devils are keen on stealing the best academy talent Arsenal have produced in a long time.
Man United’s past experience of signing an attacker from Arsenal ended up with the league title for the club.
Signing the attacker would be a huge statement of intent from United who are not only interested in signing the best players for the starting line up but also for the academy.
