"According to the Mail, this has been by design as Man United decided the 18-year-old would be the focal point for both the Under 18s and the Under 21s this season as the feeling is that taking a step back from the first team will help him in the long run."
"Furthermore, the report states that United made a conscious decision in January that they would not entertain loan offers for Obi. That said, while a loan move is viewed as much more likely next season, many at the club feel vindicated to have made Obi a priority across two age-groups this season."
"On Monday, Obi scored four goals against Leicester to keep Man Utd on track for Premier League 2 glory. Elsewhere, Obi is the United U18's - managed by Darren Fletcher - starting striker in the FA Youth Cup, where they are into the quarter-finals against either Sunderland or Brighton."
Chido Obi, an 18-year-old Manchester United prospect, has had minimal first-team exposure this season, appearing in only one senior matchday squad. The club strategically decided to concentrate his development at youth levels, believing this approach benefits his long-term progression. United rejected loan offers in January, viewing a loan move as more appropriate for next season. Obi has thrived in youth competitions, scoring 14 goals this season. He serves as the starting striker for the Under-18s in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals and leads the line for the Under-21s in the Premier League International Cup quarter-finals against Real Madrid.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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