Manchester United have moved to signal a younger prospect let go by Arsenal earlier this summer season, whereas the Pink Devils may face a tribunal over compensation payable for one more former Gunner they’re excited by bringing in.
21-year-old goalkeeper Hubert Graczyk departed the Emirates Stadium after his contract expired on the finish of June, becoming a member of a protracted checklist of youth-level goalkeepers who left Arsenal together with Aaron Ramsdale, who was offered to Premier League rivals Southampton.
Prolific Danish youth worldwide Chido Obi additionally left Arsenal in the summertime and is reportedly on Manchester United’s radar too – however that deal has reportedly been held up by authorized points.
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German-based journalist Christopher Michel claimed on X: “Though Chido Obi Martin’s contract at #Arsenal has expired, I heard that #MUFC cannot simply signal him on a free switch.
“Very sophisticated…he’s subsequently solely coaching individually and has not but been offered.”
Michel added {that a} courtroom date is feasible to agree what compensation can be payable to Arsenal – presumably referring to a tribunal, which isn’t unusual for children.
Coaching compensation is due each time a participant transfers membership aged beneath 23 transfer golf equipment – and Obi is simply 16.
The ahead, who has additionally represented England at youth stage, scored 32 objectives for Arsenal’s under-18s final season, together with seven in a single outing towards Norwich Metropolis.
Obi was chosen within the U17 Euro 2024 staff of the event after serving to Denmark attain the semi-finals in Cyprus earlier this summer season.
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