Arsenal targets two Manchester United academy players for transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Arsenal is reportedly making strides to sign two academy players from Manchester United, James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye. Both youngsters have agreed to join the Gunners, and negotiations are ongoing. Scanlon is an attacking midfielder with recent loan experience at Swindon Town, while Ogunneye plays as a right-back and has spent time on loan at Newport County. This potential acquisition marks a reversal of the recent trend of United poaching talent from Arsenal's youth setup.
- •Arsenal targets James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye from Manchester United
- •Scanlon is an attacking midfielder; Ogunneye is a right-back
- •Both players have prior loan experiences to aid their development
- •Negotiations suggest high probability of transfers to Arsenal
- •This follows United's trend of signing Arsenal's young talents
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal working to snatch two academy prospects from Man Utd
"Manchester United have made a habit of poaching players from Arsenal’s academy, having signed the likes of Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven over the last year.However, the Gunners now want to do the same ...
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