Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent Chido Obi is being linked with a temporary departure from Premier League giants Manchester United this summer.
The former Arsenal schoolboy enjoyed a breakout campaign with United's youth teams, scoring 20 goals in 37 appearances across the Premier League 2, FA Youth Cup, EFL Trophy, National League Cup, Premier League International Cup and U18 Premier League.
However, Obi was unable to add to the eight senior appearances he made for Manchester United during the 2024-25 season, with the striker an unused substitute in their Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers in December.
According to Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke, Manchester United are in talks with German side Cologne over a potential loan deal for Obi.
Seeking more first-team opportunities, the dual-national centre-forward is open to a loan move that would see him spend the entire 2026-27 campaign away from Old Trafford.
Manchester United believe the 18-year-old would benefit from a temporary move next season, allowing him to gain valuable senior experience and continue his development.
Cologne finished 14th in the German top flight last season, with Germany U21 international Said El Mala ending the campaign as the club's leading goalscorer with 13 goals in the Bundesliga.Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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