Premier League ratify Manchester United transfer as Newcastle United target spotted at Old Trafford
Newcastle United academy target Chido Obi-Martin is on the verge of officially joining Manchester United.
The 16-year-old left Arsenal in the summer following expiry of his contract and was approached by a number of clubs, including Newcastle, before agreeing personal terms with Man United.
However, the move has been on hold since August as Obi-Martin and the Red Devils awaited Premier League ratification. But as per Sky Sports, the transfer has been rubber-stamped.
Obi-Martin made headlines in November last year when he scored 10 goals for Arsenal’s under-16s in a 14-3 win over Liverpool. In total, he netted 32 goals in 24 appearances at youth team level in 2023-24 and trained with the first team.
The Gunners offered the player a new deal that would see him sign a scholarship until he was 17 but he opted to explore other opportunities.
Bidding farewell to Arsenal, Obi-Martin wrote on social media: "I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone at Arsenal for the past four years.
"The experiences and growth I've achieved have been truly invaluable. A special thanks to the coaches, staff and teammates at Hale End.
"The memories made will be always be remembered. Thank you once again for this journey, I wish everyone continued success and all the best for the future."
Confirmation of his move to Man United is yet to be officially announced, although he was spotted at Old Trafford for their 3-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. He was also pictured with Red Devils legend Eric Cantona last week.