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LONDON. – Chido Obi could be one of three youngsters to leave Manchester United on loan in January.
Ruben Amorim said in hindsight it was “too soon” for Obi to play eight first-team games last season after the wonderkid signed from Arsenal’s academy in November 2024.
This time last year, there was talk of the newly turned 17-year-old striker breaking United’s youngest goalscorer record.
But after signing Benjamin Sesko in the summer, Amorim thought it was best to place Obi with the Under-21s for the 2025-26 season to continue learning additional aspects of being a No9 besides goals.
Obi has impressed for Travis Binnion’s side this term, with five goals in 13 games and his hold-up play and link-up improving all the time.
United are open to sending Obi out on loan in January to continue his development by gaining more first team minutes in the EFL or National League.
The club are happy with how the majority of their loan deals have worked out for the first half of the season, as they assess how to approach the second.
First team matchday squad member and former Hale End youth star Ayden Heaven’s situation is also likely to be assessed.
The 19-year-old defender has shown plenty of promise under Amorim, but he has played just 158 minutes this season and was an unused sub in Sunday’s 2-1 win at Crystal Palace.
The teenager has made two senior appearances in the Prem this term, during the 1-1 draw at Fulham and also coming on in the 4-2 win over Brighton, when he brilliantly assisted Bryan Mbeumo’s second goal. – The Sun
