Premier League giants Manchester United and Arsenal could now reportedly be set for a court battle over a certain transfer.
Manchester United are trying to sign former Arsenal striker and free agent Chido Obi-Martin, but the matter has become complicated to the point where the issue could be taken to court, according to journalist Christopher Michel.
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The 16-year-old striker netted 32 times in 20 U18 Premier League matches for the Gunners during the 2023/24 season, which is believed to have sparked the interest of the Red Devils as well as other top European clubs.
It is understood the Danish starlet rejected the opportunity to extend his contract with the Gunners as the club could not provide him a quick avenue to the first team.
A deal for the teenager to join the Old Trafford outfit on a free transfer has reportedly been in place for a few weeks now, with it being suggested that United were required to pay the Gunners a fee due to the player's age.
It had also been claimed that the transfer had to pass the Premier League's ratification process, with both clubs said to have expected the deal to go through without needing to take matters to court.
However, Michel has revealed that the process has been met with some complications that could result in the matter being escalated.
"Although Chido Obi-Martin's contract at Arsenal has expired, I heard that MUFC can't just sign him on a free transfer. Very complicated," the journalist wrote on X.
"He is therefore only training individually and has not yet been presented. Possibly, this will go before a court."
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