Bayern Munich’s interest in Chido Martin Obi is genuine and they have a good chance of completing the transfer, according to a report.
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Christian Falk reports for the Daily Briefing that Bayern Munich have a genuine interest in Arsenal youngster Chido Martin Obi, adding that the German team have a good chance of winning the race for his signature.
Falk points out that Bayern aren’t the only club interested, with Borussia Dortmund also chasing the striker.
The €400,000 training compensation fee is evidently appealing to the German clubs, and the fact he can sign a professional contract at 16 in Germany may appeal to the player.
He’d have to wait until his 17th birthday later this year to sign professionally with Arsenal.
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Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Arsenal also aren’t out of the race yet, suggesting the Gunners are still there and trying to convince the player to sign a new contract.
John Cross had reported for the Mirror last week that Arsenal had made a fresh contract offer to Martin Obi, including a professional deal that the player could sign on his birthday in November.
Until then, the Gunners would hope to sign him to a scholarship contract, which he’ll be eligible to sign on July 1st.
Cross confirmed that a number of clubs are circling for Martin Obi, and there’s also an international battle for his future between Denmark and England.
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Martin Obi finished as the u18 Premier League’s top scorer in 2023/24 with 32 goals, 11 ahead of his nearest competitor.
That was a club record for most goals in an u18 Premier League season, and only three Arsenal players have ever scored more in a single youth league campaign.