Habeeb Ogunneye looks set to complete a switch to Arsenal after bidding farewell to Manchester United. The defender has indicated it is time to move on after paying tribute to the Reds.
The 20-year-old spent five years progressing through the academy at Old Trafford but is poised to relocate to north London on a free transfer, with United reportedly securing a substantial sell-on clause in the arrangement. Reds team-mate James Scanlon is expected to make the identical switch this summer.
Farewell message to United fans
Writing on Instagram, the youngster said: "Five years. What a journey. Forever grateful for the memories, the people and everything this club has given me. Time for the next chapter."
His message was accompanied by a photograph of himself as a child in a United training kit and another of him walking out at Old Trafford. Former Arsenal youngster Chido Obi, who now plays for United, was amongst those to respond. He, along with Darren Fletcher's sons Jack and Tyler, posted red hearts to their soon-to-be former team-mate. Kai Rooney was also among those to wish Ogunneye well.
Senior experience and Arsenal interest
Ogunneye has some experience of senior football, having spent time on loan at Newport County last season. He joined the club on a temporary basis the previous summer and made 21 appearances for the League Two outfit before being recalled in January.
The academy graduate has featured in a number of United's first-team squads, taking a place on the bench for the Emirates FA Cup fifth-round clash against Nottingham Forest in 2024 and for the Reds' FA Cup semi-final against Coventry at Wembley.
Arsenal have been keen to bolster their squad with young talent this summer, and appear to be on the brink of securing the signing of Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers as well. The Gunners have repeatedly been linked with a move for the 18 year old throughout 2026 and are reported to have struck a deal for an initial £1million, with a further £2m available in potential add-ons. Tyjon is also understood to have completed a medical, and has bid farewell via social media, although his post has since been removed.
