Arsenal closing in on Man Utd duo Scanlon and Ogunneye

Arsenal are set to raid Manchester United for two promising youngsters as part of their youth recruitment drive.

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What happened. Arsenal are in negotiations with Manchester United for James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye, with The Athletic reporting confidence in completing both deals.

• Scanlon, 19, scored once in six appearances on loan at Swindon Town.
• Ogunneye, 20, made 21 appearances for Newport County before being recalled.
• Both players are ready to change clubs permanently after loan spells.

The moves would continue Arsenal's summer recruitment drive for young players, strengthening their under-21s side.

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