Academy pair leaves for league champions
Manchester United have confirmed the departure of James Scanlon to Premier League rivals Arsenal.
There has not been any mention of the fee involved. The club have included a 50% sell on clause for future transfers.
The 19-year-old arrived to us in 2021 from Derby County underage system. He featured regularly for the under 18 and 21 squads prior to him signing a first professional contract. He toured with the pre-season squad before a call-up to the senior matchday squad in 2025.
He went on loan to Swindon Town in February of this year. Despite scoring early in his time at the club, he found appearances difficult to come by. In spite of that, he has managed to gain 24 international caps for Gibraltar so far.
Habeeb Ogunneye has also joined the North London club.
His is a free transfer with a 40% sell on clause.
The full-back was a regular in the underage squads having featured in Premier League 2, EFL Trophy, and UEFA Youth League. He started in the 2023/24 under-18’s League Cup Final success whilst being called up to the senior matchday squad on occasions.
He spent last season out on loan to League Two Newport County for first team experience. He made 21 appearances in all and scored once. The Welsh side were able to successfully stave off relegation.
It has not been indicated what the length of their contracts are.
We wish them both the best for the future.
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