Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Football Insider journalist Connor Humm revealed that the club are making attempts to convince Chido Obi to stay, although contract talks have yet to yield a breakthrough.
Bayern Munich are trying to tempt the striker into making a move to Germany, with the Gunners keen to see off their interest.
Arsenal are placing a focus on retaining their top academy stars this summer while looking to provide a pathway into the senior team for the likes of Chido Obi and Ethan Nwaneri.
Arsenal working to secure Chido Obi Martin contract
Bayern Munich are said to be working hard in the background to convince the striker to make the switch, while Arsenal officials are desperate for him to sign a new deal.
He will now weigh up his options before making the final decision on his long-term future.
The competition for his signature comes as a result of a stunning season in which the 16-year-old found the net 32 times in 18 Under-18s Premier League games.
Chido Obi bagged 11 goals in the final three games of the season, including an emphatic performance against Norwich in which he scored seven goals in a 9-0 victory.
He has also taken the step up to the Under-21s squad on two occasions, and has represented Denmark at under-17 level, having previously played for England’s under-16s.
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The likes of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe have progressed into the senior team at Arsenal in recent years, and those at the club are hopeful Chido Obi can be the next to make the step up.
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