J. Scanlon swaps Manchester United for Arsenal U21 in confirmed move

The 19-year-old attacker, who spent recent months on loan at Swindon Town, has joined Arsenal's development squad.

2026-09-01

J. Scanlon has completed a switch from Manchester United to Arsenal U21, with the transfer confirmed on 28 August 2026.

At a glance
Age: 19 | Position: Attacker
Move: Manchester United → Arsenal U21 on 28 August 2026
Deal type: Transfer (fee undisclosed)

Transfer context

MERCATO

From

Manchester United

→

Arsenal U21

2026-08-28

Player profile

J. Scanlon

19 ans · Attacker · #59

9
Apps

1
Goals

0
Assists

330
Minutes

6.58
Rating

Scanlon, who wore the number 59 jersey at United, returns to senior football after a loan spell with Swindon Town in League Two. The 19-year-old's most recent loan spell ended in May 2026, and he has now joined Arsenal's U21 setup.

During his loan at Swindon, Scanlon made six League Two appearances, scoring once and winning 14 of 34 duels. His overall season stats include nine appearances across EFL Trophy and League Two, with one goal and a 6.58 rating.

Key takeaways

Scanlon's attributes show strengths in duels (64) and technique (58), with lower ratings in attack (42) and creation (30).
The move reunites him with Arsenal's development pathway after previous loan experience.
No transfer fee was disclosed by the clubs.

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