The striker was tipped to be a star by the club and he shot to fame after scoring 10 goals against Liverpool’s Under-16 side. Tall, quick and strong, Obi is what many youth coaches look for in a young striker and those back in Denmark speak glowingly over him.

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Obi, 17, has made three senior appearances in the last few weeks for United having joined from Arsenal in October.