1Arsenal Transfer News: Arsenal Football Club has officially completed the permanent signing of Gibraltar international winger James Scanlon from Manchester United Football Club on Saturday. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has put pen to paper on a two-year professional contract that will keep him in North London until the summer of 2028. After progressing through the youth ranks at Old Trafford and representing his country at senior international level, Scanlon has been handed the number 63 shirt as Arsenal continues to add promising young talent to their development squad.Arsenal Transfer News: James Scanlon Signs Two Year Deal With Arsenal

Scanlon arrived in London earlier this week to complete his medical examination before finalizing his contract paperwork with the club. The versatile teenager can operate as an attacking midfielder or play out wide on either flank. Arsenal confirmed that Scanlon will initially link up with the Under-21 squad under lead coach Mehmet Ali, with the pathway to train alongside the senior first team squad. The 19-year-old expressed his excitement at making the switch to North London and described joining the club as a proud step in his early professional career.

Arsenal Transfer News: Manchester United Insert Massive Sell On Clause

As part of the transfer agreement between the two Premier League rivals, Manchester United negotiated significant financial protection for the future. The Old Trafford club inserted a sell-on clause of up to fifty percent into the contract. This clause guarantees that Manchester United will receive half of any future transfer fee if Arsenal decides to sell Scanlon to another club later on. United have regularly used high sell-on percentages for departing academy players to maximize long term financial returns while allowing young players to seek regular opportunities.

Arsenal Transfer News: Gibraltar International Brings Impressive Youth Record

Scanlon joined Manchester United from Derby County in 2021 and developed into a prolific scorer in youth football. He played a central role in winning the Under-18 Premier League title and the Premier League Cup, scoring eight goals in a single tournament run. At the senior international level, Scanlon made his debut for Gibraltar in March 2024 and became the youngest goalscorer in the nation’s football history after scoring against Liechtenstein. Arsenal coaches will now look to develop his raw pace and technical quality in the coming seasons.