16-year-old Nigerian striker Chidozie Obi is taking lessons from a Manchester United youngster and hoping to learn more.
Arsenal's rising star Chidozie Obi has lavished praise on Manchester United youngster Rasmus Hojlund, tipping the Danish striker as a future great of the game.
The 16-year-old Nigerian sensation, who impressed for the Gunners last season, revealed his admiration for Hojlund's physical attributes and goal-scoring prowess.
![16-year-old Chido Obi alerts Arsenal and Nigeria with stunning seven-goal U18 salvo](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/27042024/f3eb5a38-47db-4249-8130-845afb594c2b.jpg?operations=fit(180:))
14:04 - 27.04.2024
16-year-old Chido Obi alerts Arsenal and Nigeria with stunning seven-goal U18 salvo
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![Chido Obi: Arsenal to tie down 16-year-old Nigeria-eligible wonderkid](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/27042024/1f368993-4ddb-4565-a699-a847f8a96914.jpg?operations=fit(180:))
13:33 - 27.04.2024
Chido Obi: Arsenal to tie down 16-year-old Nigeria-eligible wonderkid
Premier League leaders Arsenal have secured the future of talented youngster Chido Obi, an academy player eligible for the Super Eagles.
Obi speaks about Manchester United star
Chidozie has proven to be the main star for Arsenal’s young Gunners this season in the under-18s and could earn a deserved promotion to the under-21s.
Speaking about United’s young Dane, the young striker stated: "I really like Rasmus. He is strong and powerful, so you can learn a lot from him," per Bold.
![Nigerian-born star Chido Obi has scored 28 goals for Arsenal's U-18s this season.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/27042024/8f29a637-6345-4582-8804-4f270ed4936c.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
Obi went on to note the contrasting styles between the two young talents, saying: "At the start, he didn't score that much for United, but now he has found his form. He is left-footed, I am right-footed, but we can both score goals."
The Arsenal prodigy has been in sensational form this campaign, netting an incredible 28 goals in just 16 league games.
![Arsenal's wonderkid Chido Obi.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/27042024/8d6c61ec-7087-4660-93d8-4f4c6e407d48.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
His goal-scoring exploits have included hat-tricks against Southampton and West Ham, as well as four-goal hauls versus Crystal Palace and Fulham.
Obi has even hit the heights of seven goals in a single match, putting Norwich City to the sword, having earlier struck 11 times against Liverpool's youngsters.
![Rasmus Hojlund unveiled an electric celebration against West Ham United.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/05022024/ad20c13a-ce20-409a-9c65-c136e292cad4.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
While Manchester United's U18 side has dominated their rivals, Obi could soon face off against United when the Red Devils take on Arsenal in the U21 Premier League, in a tantalizing clash of two of the country's most exciting young talents.
Now, it seems the talented youngster is on his way to joining compatriot, Hojlund at Old Trafford after a breakdown in contract talks with Arsenal after initial positive talks.
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Per the latest report, Obi-Martin will leave the Emirates for a new home, with Manchester United now favourites to land the wonderkid.
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