Arsenal are set to complete a double transfer of Manchester United prospects James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye. Scanlon, 19, will undergo a medical on Thursday, with a potential announcement expected by weekend. Ogunneye, 20, is also set for a medical after a loan spell at Newport County. The Gunners have made progress in both deals, with Scanlon’s personal terms reportedly agreed and Ogunneye’s transfer linked to his development at United.
Who is James Scanlon?
Scanlon, a Leicester-born winger, has earned 24 senior caps for Gibraltar. At 17, he became the youngest goalscorer in the UEFA Nations League, netting against Liechtenstein in September 2024. A Derby academy product, he joined Man Utd in 2021 and made his U21 debut in 2023. Despite being named in a senior Man Utd squad for the Europa League in March 2025, he remains a youth squad regular. Scanlon spent the 2024-25 season with Swindon Town, scoring once in six League Two appearances.
Who is Habeeb Ogunneye?
Ogunneye, 20, is a right-back who joined Man Utd’s academy at 15. After a loan at Newport County, he made 21 appearances across all competitions, including FA Cup and Carabao Cup matches. His loan at Newport came after a controversial EFL Trophy clash against Arsenal’s U21s, where he conceded a penalty. Ogunneye is now a key figure in a potential England vs Nigeria international battle, with England U21 boss Lee Carsley highlighting his future potential.
