Newcastle United will compete with Manchester United for 16-year-old Danish goal machine Chido Obi-Martin, with Arsenal keen on keeping him at the North London club.
According to reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chido Obi-Martin is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies are competing with Manchester United and several other clubs to land the 16-year-old goal machine, who wants to leave Arsenal and embark on a new adventure in the summer transfer window.
However, a report by Football Insider has suggested that the Gunners are hopeful of securing an agreement with the Dane over a professional contract, which he can sign after turning 17 in November. However, time is running out for Arsenal to keep hold of the youngster amid his links with Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Who is Chido Obi-Martin?
Chido Obi-Martin is the brightest young prospect to represent Arsenal in age-group football since Bukayo Saka. A native of Glostrup, the 16-year-old spent most of his formative years thus far in his homeland before joining Arsenal from FC Copenhagen two years ago.
The Danish goal machine has been in a league of his own in age-group football and amassed 32 goals and three assists in 18 Under-18 Premier League outings last season. Meanwhile, in October 2023, Obi-Martin rose in prominence after scoring ten goals in an Under-16 fixture against Liverpool. However, he will likely leave Arsenal amid his links with Manchester United and Newcastle United, even though the Gunners hope to secure an agreement with him.
A boy in demand
Manchester United’s interest in Chido Obi-Martin is hardly surprising. The Red Devils constantly scour the market for the brightest young prospect and have a rich history of paving a clear path to first-team football for promising prodigies, with Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo being the latest examples. So, the 16-year-old goal machine is a viable target for Manchester United.
As for Newcastle United, they have focused on signing bright young prospects since the PIF-led takeover a few years ago. The Magpies have recently landed Miodrag Pivas from FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje. Obi-Martin has now emerged as a viable target for Newcastle United.
In addition, other well-known clubs like AS Monaco, Bayern Munich, and Eintracht Frankfurt are interested in the 16-year-old Danish goal machine. So, it will be interesting to see where the youngster plies his trade next season.
