Man Utd agree deal to sign striker who scored 32 goals for Arsenal last season

Chido Martin Obi decided to leave Arsenal and is now set to join Man Utd (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United have struck a deal to sign highly-rated striker Chido Obi-Martin following his departure from Arsenal, according to reports.

Arsenal confirmed last week that Obi-Martin had left the club after rejecting a contract offer from the Gunners.

The 16-year-old striker was regarded as one of the brightest young talents in the Arsenal youth ranks, scoring 32 goals for the club last season – including 10 in one game against Liverpool.

Arsenal wanted to keep hold of the teenager and were surprised he decided to leave despite being offered a deal they believed to be ‘fair’.

Several clubs across Europe expressed interest in signing Obi-Martin, including German giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

But Manchester United met with the player’s representatives last week and have now agreed a deal to bring him to Old Trafford, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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