Manchester United take highly-rated Nigerian Youngster on Trial

The striker will spend time with United after Watford granted the Premier League side permission to take him on trial Obi has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool in the past after scoring 10 goals in five games at last year’s Milk cup Watford have offered him a scholarship and a one-year contract Manchester United have taken Watford’s highly-rated Ogo Obi on trial. Obi, 16, has been monitored by Liverpool and Arsenal since he rattled in an impressive 10 goals in five games at last year’s Milk Cup. This feat did not go unnoticed by United who have invited the striker to train at their Carrington complex this week after securing permission from the Hertfordshire club. Watford are desperate to keep the teen sensation and have offered him a place on their scholarship scheme and a one-year professional contract. However, it now appears no decision will be made on Obi’s future until his stay in Manchester finishes. imageUnited are continuing their search for the best global talent by taking Benfica starlets Joao Filipe and Joao Virginia on trial. Both teenagers are wanted by Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool but United now appear to have edged ahead in the race for the playe