Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United have already completed several transfer agreements ahead of the summer window, demonstrating long-term planning. Arsenal have signed teenage defender Daniel McCarron from Dungannon Swifts, while Liverpool have secured deals for Jeremy Jacquet and Ifeanyi Ndukwe. Manchester United have agreed a move for Colombian prospect Cristian Orozco.
Arsenal announced the signing of 16-year-old centre-back Daniel McCarron in February. The Northern Ireland U17 international will join the club's academy this summer after impressing during a trial. A club statement confirmed a pre-contract agreement that will lead to professional terms. The Gunners are also expected to make Piero Hincapie's loan from Bayer Leverkusen permanent.
Liverpool agreed a £60m deal for defender Jeremy Jacquet in February, with the 20-year-old remaining at Rennes for the rest of the season. Despite suffering a shoulder injury, he is expected to challenge for a first-team place. Additionally, Austria Wien starlet Ifeanyi Ndukwe, 18, will join the Reds this summer after making his senior debut.
Manchester United sealed an initial agreement for Fortaleza CEIF's Cristian Orozco, a highly-rated defensive midfielder. The Colombia U17 international will join United's academy after his 18th birthday in July, with a fee of around £750,000 agreed.
