Arsenal are intensifying their efforts to secure the future of promising talent Chido Obi-Martin amidst substantial interest from European powerhouses Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund,.
The 16-year-old captured attention in the Under-18 Premier League, where he excelled with a remarkable tally of 32 goals during the 2023-24 season, including seven in a dominant 9-0 victory over Norwich City.
Beyond club achievements, Obi-Martin has also made significant contributions on the international stage, scoring 11 goals in 18 appearances for Denmark at Under-17 level and helping them to the semi-finals of this year's European Championships.
Despite being named in the Under-17 Euros Team of the Tournament, the future of the prodigy remains uncertain due to restrictions preventing him from signing professional terms with the club until he reaches 17 in November.
Obi-Martin reportedly turned down the North London club's scholarship offer in June, prompting the Gunners to present an improved offer earlier this month, as reported by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Watts' insights on Arsenal's efforts to retain Chido Obi-Martin
Speaking to Caughtoffside in a recent interview, Watts, who covers Arsenal revealed that both German clubs are eager to lure the young striker away following his exceptional performance at youth level.
“Arsenal are working hard to try and keep Chido Obi-Martin at the club,” Watts said.
“We’ve seen strong links to Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund this summer and it’s no secret that both German clubs are pushing to lure Arsenal’s bright young talent away after his exceptionally prolific form at youth level.
“But Arsenal remain in talks with Obi Martin’s camp and as far as I’m aware nothing has been decided yet when it comes to the striker’s future. Arsenal do not want to lose him and they have made that clear during recent talks. A first professional contract is on the table that could be signed the moment he turns 17.
“But he is not 17 until December and so Arsenal remain vulnerable to the in-demand striker leaving before then. They are hoping, however, that all the groundwork that has been done over the last few months will prove successful and he will stay and continue his development in North London.”
