Manchester United take highly-rated Watford youngster Ogo Obi on trial at Carrington



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.



Raw talent: Manchester United have taken Watford youngster Ogo Obi (left) on trial at the club

New boss: Louis van Gaal is set to fly into Manchester on Tuesday afternoon before joining United squad

Carrington: Obi will get a chance to show his ability at United's state-of-the-art training complex

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.



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Both teenagers are wanted by Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool but United now appear to have edged ahead in the race for the players.





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