Transfer: Arsenal on verge of completing double transfer as Man Utd players travel to London
Arsenal are nearing a double acquisition from Manchester United, with young talents James Scanlon and Habeen Ogynneye travelling to London to finalise their transfers. The Gunners aim to recruit players who can be nurtured and contribute to the first team in the future. The club has already secured the signing of Elijah Upson, the son […] Transfer: Arsenal on verge of completing double transfer…
Arsenal is on the verge of completing a double transfer from Manchester United, bringing in young talents James Scanlon and Habeen Ogynneye to London for finalizing their deals. The Gunners aim to integrate these players into their first team squad for future success. Already, Arsenal has secured the signing of Elijah Upson, son of former England defender Matthew Upson, and is pursuing Mylo Bernard from Crystal Palace.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Scanlon and Ogynneye were in London on Thursday to finalize their moves to Arsenal, where they will join the U21 squad. Reunited with former coach David Horseman, Scanlon, a 19-year-old left winger, boasts 24 international caps for Gibraltar, his mother's homeland. He had a brief stint on loan at Swindon Town last season, scoring once in six League Two matches.
Ogynneye, a 20-year-old right-back, spent the first half of last season at League Two club Newport County, making 21 appearances and netting once. This isn't the first time young players have switched between Arsenal and Manchester United in recent years. In 2024, Manchester United acquired striker Chido Obi from Arsenal, and in early 2025, they finalized the signing of defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal.
While the emphasis is on acquiring promising youngsters, Arsenal is also proactive in securing first-team recruits before the summer transfer window ends.
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