Arsenal are set to complete double signings of Manchester United academy prospects James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye. The Gunners, seeking to strengthen their youth ranks, have identified the 19-year-old winger and 20-year-old defender as key targets following their loan spells at Swindon Town and Newport County. Scanlon, who scored once in six League Two appearances for Swindon, and Ogunneye, who made 21 outings for Newport, are reportedly finalizing moves to Hale End. The Athletic reports Arsenal are confident of securing both deals, aligning with their summer strategy to recruit young talent. Scanlon, who earned 24 Gibraltar caps, and Ogunneye, a London-born defender with first-team experience at United, will join the U21 squad under new academy head Pascal De Maesschalck. The signings follow recent additions like Elijah Upson and Mylo Bernard, as Arsenal prioritize long-term development over immediate impact.
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Arsenal Target Man Utd's Scanlon, Ogunneye
Arsenal are close to signing 19-year-old winger James Scanlon and 20-year-old right-back Habeeb Ogunneye from Manchester United. The Gunners aim to bolster their youth ranks with players who had loan spells at Swindon Town and Newport County.
