Manchester United’s deal to sign Chido Obi Martin from Arsenal may go before a court as the Red Devils attempt to finalise his transfer.

Manchester United’s deal to sign Chido Obi Martin from Arsenal may go before a court as the Red Devils attempt to finalise his transfer.

• United attempting to sign youngster
• Red Devils tried to complete free transfer
• Compensation fee may be owed
• Per Christopher Michel, United are struggling to finalise a deal for Obi Martin because of “very complicated” legal issues. The Athletic have previously reported that the two clubs have been in talks over an acceptable compensatory fee, as United cannot simply sign him on a free transfer.

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    Obi Martin’s contract with Arsenal expired at the end of last season but because of his age, the Gunners are due a fee because of the role they played in his development. They had attempted to convince the 16-year-old to stay, but United beat off serious competition to bring him in.