Game-changing Man Utd signing to have his medical THIS WEEK

Tom Weber

Updated: 5 Aug 2024 16:41 BST
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Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Chido Obi-Martin is set to have his Manchester United medical this week, according to a report.

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The Danish wonderkid is on his way to Old Trafford. Man Utd have managed to beat off stiff competition from the Bundesliga and his former club Arsenal to sign the striker phenom.

Obi-Martin is coming off a sensational 32-goal season with Arsenal's U18s and the Gunners were naturally keen to keep him around. Club in Germany, meanwhile, were prepared to offer the 16-year-old more lucrative contracts, but the teenager decided to choose Man Utd.

The pathway offered to the striker was crucial in his decision. While his family was pushing for him to head to the Bundesliga, as revealed by FootballTransfers, Man Utd ultimately managed to convince him.

Arsenal have struggled to give academy kids chances in the senior team under Mikel Arteta, but Erik ten Hag has done a good job of consistently offering minutes to teenagers, which will have influenced Obi-Martin's decision.

Obi-Martin set for medical

Regarded as one of the biggest centre-forward talents in England, the Danish youngster could prove a transformative signing for Man Utd. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has insisted that the club will no longer try to sign the likes of Kylian Mbappe but will instead focus on securing the 'next Kylian Mbappe.'

Obi-Martin could prove to be just that kind of player for the Red Devils and, as things stand, the 16-year-old will be Ten Hag's third-choice striker this season, so he will be afforded opportunities in the first team.

Now, Sky Sports reports that Obi-Martin is set to officially become a Man Utd player this week. It is claimed that he will have his medical in the coming days before completing what is bound to be another statement transfer of this nascent INEOS era at Old Trafford.