Manchester United have received Premier League approval for the signing of Chido Obi-Martin. The Manchester Evening News reported on Thursday that ratification of Obi-Martin's move to United was imminent and the deal has now been officially rubber-stamped.
United struck a deal to sign the prolific youth striker from Arsenal in July and the 16-year-old has since been forced to train away from Carrington while he awaited approval.
Now that has been received, Obi-Martin will be officially unveiled as a United player and is expected to play between the Under-18 and Under-21 sides. ALSO READ: United may have found another first-team winger ALSO READ: Erik ten Hag criticises new Europa League format He will be gradually eased into his new environment and a source said 'he will need time and patience' following a spell out of the game while United waited for the Premier League to ratify the deal, with Obi-Martin training on his own with a private coach during that time.
It's also understood United's head of the academy Nick Cox and the head of academy recruitment Luke Fedorenko are responsible for the deal to sign Obi-Martin.