Revealed: Why Chido Obi-Martin decided to leave Arsenal with Gunners wonderkid attracting Man Utd interest

Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin has opted to leave the Gunners and is being linked with a move to Manchester United.

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• Hot prospect Obi-Martin leaves Arsenal
• Gunners wanted him to continue in North London
• Has been linked with move to Manchester United

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Obi-Martin was one of Arsenal's hottest young talents but has confirmed his departure from the club in a post that has left fans disappointed and furious with the teenager. The prolific forward has held transfer talks with Manchester United over a potential move to Old Trafford but is yet to confirm where he plans to continue his promising career.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Arsenal had been eager for Obi-Martin to continue with the club but ended up walking away from negotiations. The Gunners had offered the youngster a place in their Under-18 squad with the opportunity to play up for the Under-21s when possible and potentially even train with the first team, according to the Daily Mail. However, Obi-Martin wanted to go straight to the Under-21s, while there were also disagreements over money. The teenager was said to be asking for an amount that was "very far away from what Arsenal were willing to pay."

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Obi-Martin scored 29 goals in just 17 league matches for Arsenal's Under-18s last season. He made headlines back in February by netting 10 times in a single game for the Gunners' Under-16 side against Liverpool.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR OBI-MARTIN

  Obi-Martin has bags of potential and may not lack for suitors after walking away from Arsenal. United appear to be in pole position to land the highly-rated 16-year-old in what would be seen as a real coup for the Red Devils.