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
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.
- •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
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal push for double youth deal with Manchester United
"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...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Aug 19, 2026, 3:05 PMReijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah: source
EPL•Aug 19, 2026, 3:00 PMArsenal remains in talks to sign their Alvarez plan B
EPL•Aug 19, 2026, 2:55 PMFSA issues fresh plea to football fans in England to stamp out the scourge of tragedy chanting
EPL•Aug 19, 2026, 2:50 PMBarcelona midfielder slams the door on Manchester United’s £35 million offer – report
EPL•Aug 19, 2026, 2:50 PMReport: Arsenal pushing hard to sign Premier League defender
EPL•Aug 19, 2026, 2:47 PM'Happy' or 'baffled'? Fans on Baleba pursuit