Arsenal have secured the services of Manchester United defender Habeeb Ogunneye after reaching a full agreement with the club last week, Standard Sport understands. The 20-year-old right-back underwent a medical at Arsenal's training ground last Thursday and will sign on a free transfer that includes a 40 per cent sell-on clause.
Ogunneye's farewell message
Ogunneye has all but confirmed the move with a farewell post to Manchester United on Instagram, writing: "Five years. What a journey. Forever grateful for the memories, the people and everything this club has given me. Time for the next chapter."
It is understood that Ogunneye will primarily be involved with Arsenal's under-21s, but he is also set to get opportunities to train with the first-team. There has yet to be an official announcement of the transfer.
More arrivals at Arsenal
Ogunneye is set to be joined at Arsenal by Manchester United team-mate James Scanlon, while Igor Tyjon's move from Championship side Blackburn Rovers was confirmed on Friday. The 18-year-old striker is understood to have moved to north London for an initial fee of around £1 million, with a potential £2 million in add-ons.
Arsenal had made several attempts to sign Tyjon in previous transfer windows, but Blackburn initially held firm and this summer extended his scholarship terms. However, the striker rejected a professional contract offer at Ewood Park in favour of signing for Arsenal.
"It feels amazing," Tyjon said. "I've waited a long time for this and I can't wait to get started. It's a dream come true for [my family] as well, it's always a nice feeling when you make your family happy, so I'm buzzing for them as well. Who doesn't want to join the champions? I can't wait to be part of the team. The pathway, the staff, the players, everything about it, it's just top. I'm excited to meet the group, meet the players, hit the ground running and have a good season."
