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Arsenal pursues Manchester United duo Scanlon and Ogunneye this summer

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Arsenal pursues Manchester United duo Scanlon and Ogunneye this summer
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Arsenal is reportedly focused on securing transfers for Manchester United academy players James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye. Scanlon, a 19-year-old winger with a loan spell at Swindon Town, has allegedly agreed to a two-year contract with Arsenal. Ogunneye, a 20-year-old right-back, recently returned from a loan at Newport County. Both players had lackluster loan experiences but Arsenal aims to enhance its youth setup. United have been linked to Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, potentially complicating matters for Arsenal.

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  • •Arsenal aims to sign James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye from Manchester United.
  • •Scanlon has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with Arsenal.
  • •Ogunneye returned from a loan spell at Newport County.
  • •Both players had underwhelming loan experiences and are not seen as key prospects.
  • •Manchester United is ahead in signing Leicester City midfielder Louis Page.
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  • 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Scanlon, Ogunneye: Arsenal confident of signing United youngsters in a surprise move
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1Manchester United have been strongly linked with Arsenal academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly, who is facing an uncertain future at the Emirates due to a lack of regular senior minutes.Over the last 24...

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