MANCHESTER UNITED could come under attack from an Arsenal raid as the Gunners target TWO Old Trafford starlets.
The Premier League champions are hopeful of prising James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye away from their rivals this summer.
Habeeb Ogunneye could be heading from Old Trafford to the Emirates this summer Credit: Getty
James Scanlon is another that could find himself in the capital Credit: Getty
Winger Scanlon, 19, and defender Ogunneye, 20, are both on Arsenal’s radar as they look to beef up their academy ranks.
According to The Telegraph, the Gunners are working on deals for the pair and are confident both moves can be pulled off.
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It comes as Arsenal ramp up an aggressive youth recruitment drive after lifting the Premier League title last season.
Scanlon joined United from Derby County in 2021 and has worked his way through the ranks at Carrington.
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He has also already made a whopping 24 appearances for Gibraltar, where he qualifies through his mum.
The winger spent the second half of last season out on loan at Swindon Town to get a taste of regular first-team football.
And Scanlon is believed to have agreed a two-year deal with Arsenal, with the option of another 12 months.
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But the Gunners still have work to do before any switch from Old Trafford is completed.
Ogunneye also headed out on loan last season, making 21 appearances for Newport County before United recalled him in January.
The London-born right-back is yet to make his senior Red Devils debut but has already had a taste of the first-team set-up.
He has been named in several matchday squads and was on the bench for United’s dramatic FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry at Wembley in 2024.
And Arsenal’s move for the pair would give them the chance to turn the tables on their Prem rivals.
United have already pinched two of the Gunners’ brightest youngsters in recent seasons, with Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi both swapping the Emirates for Old Trafford.
Arsenal are not stopping with the United duo either, with a move for Cardiff City whizkid Axel Donczew, 16, reportedly close to being completed.
Liverpool’s England youth striker Vincent Joseph is another player they are closing in on, while Crystal Palace youngster Mylo Bernard is also wanted.
And the Gunners have already raided North London rivals Tottenham this summer for Elijah Upson, 18, the son of former Arsenal and England defender Matthew Upson.
