Double Deal Near Completion
Manchester United are set to lose academy prospects James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye to Arsenal. Scanlon, 19, spent part of last season on loan at Swindon Town, while Ogunneye, 20, was loaned to Newport County before returning in January. Arsenal, focusing on young talent, are closing in on a free transfer for Ogunneye, who was due to complete his medical on Thursday. United retain a 40% sell-on clause, with Ogunneye expected to join the Gunners' Under-21 setup and train with the first team.
Michael Carrick to Get Transfer Gift
Former defender Willy Kambwala, 21, is poised to leave Villarreal, with United set to profit from a 40% sell-on clause. Kambwala, who made 23 appearances since leaving Old Trafford, has been linked with Italian side Como and La Liga club Osasuna. The defender’s move will provide a modest financial boost, aligning with United’s strategy of including sell-on clauses in academy transfers like Tyler Fredricson’s £85m deal with Lausanne-Sport and Radek Vitek’s move to Middlesbrough.
Midfield Overhaul in Motion
United’s £65m bid for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba aims to complete their midfield restructuring, with the Cameroon international set to become the club’s most expensive signing. This follows the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans for a combined £85m, positioning Baleba as a key piece in Carrick’s plans ahead of the Premier League opener.
