Man Utd out to poach Arsenal wonderkid who scored TEN goals in game vs Liverpool after 16-year-old rejected Gunners deal

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly trying to poach teen sensation Chido Obi-Martin off Arsenal.

The promising striker is viewed as one of the brightest talents in England.

Chido Obi-Martin is reportedly wanted by Manchester United
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Chido Obi-Martin is reportedly wanted by Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty

The 16-year-old caught the attention as he scored TEN goals in a single youth game against Liverpool.

The Athletic have now claimed that Obi-Martin could be on his way out of Arsenal.

The report has stated that he has rejected a contract offer from the Gunners.

This has led the Red Devils to explore a deal for the wonderkid following the expiry of his schoolboy terms in North London.

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His deal with Arsenal will run out once he reaches his 17th birthday, which will be on November 29.

It is claimed that Manchester United are not the only club interested in Obi-Martin.

However, the report des insist that cross-city rivals Manchester City are not among the chasing pack.

The striker joined other Gunners back in 2022 after playing for Danish side KB.

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Since his arrival, he has impressed for the Gunners' youth sides.

His high-point came in a 14-3 Under-16s win over Liverpool in which he scored ten goals in November 2023.

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That performance was not just a flash in the pan as he also scored four against both Crystal Palace and Fulham.

Obi-Martin also scored five against West Ham and seven against Norwich for the Under-18s.

His record for the under-18s is ridiculous as he has scored 29 goals in 17 league matches.

He has represented Denmark at the 2024 Uefa European Under-17s Championships qualification campaign.

At the group stages he scored twice in three games.

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