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Arsenal negotiating double youth transfer from Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

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Arsenal is actively pursuing a double youth transfer from Manchester United, focusing on James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye. Reports indicate Arsenal is optimistic about finalizing both deals ahead of the September transfer deadline. Scanlon, a winger, hopes to build on his youth success while Ogunneye aims to strengthen Arsenal's under-21 squad, addressing a gap at right-back. The club has also secured other youth signings this summer and continues to target additional players.

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•Arsenal working on transfers for James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye
•Scanlon had 39 goal contributions in 50 under-18 games
•Ogunneye seeks to bolster Arsenal's under-21 right-back position
•Deals aimed for completion before September deadline
•Gunners have signed other youth players this summer

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Arsenal are pushing to make a double youth signing from Manchester United, working on deals for James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye, according to a report.Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty ImagesSam Dean...
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