Man Utd player pens emotional letter on social media ahead of imminent Arsenal transfer

HABEEB OGUNNEYE has taken to social media to thank Manchester United after edging towards joining Arsenal. The defender, 20, is heading to North London in a deal which will see the Red Devils bag a significant sell-on clause. Habeeb Ogunneye is leaving Manchester United for Arsenal Credit: Getty The defender penned an emotional goodbye on social media Credit: Getty And fellow United wonderkid James Scanlon is expected to follow in Ogunneye’s footsteps by completing a switch to Arsenal before the transfer window slams shut next week. The Gunners have been plotting an Old Trafford raid as they look to land more up-and-coming gems. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! Ogunneye headed onto Instagram to pen an emotional farewell to boyhood club United. He said: “15 years. What a journey. Forever grateful for the memories, the people and everything this club has given me. Time for the next chapter.” Ogunneye also uploaded a carousel of images taken throughout his time on United’s books. And the right-back had a host of team-mates wishing him well as he prepares to seal his move to Arsenal. Kai Rooney, who was rewarded with a scholarship deal last month, was among the names to flood into the comments section. Chido Obi, Tyler Fletcher, Jack Fletcher and Ethan Wheatley also sent their well wishes. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Ogunneye will be reunited with Arsenal Under-21s chief David Horseman when the deal gets over the line. The pair worked together when the latter was on the coaching staff at United’s academy. But Horseman’s reign got off to a worrying start when his side suffered a thumping 5-1 defeat to Barnet earlier this month. Ogunneye has been named in a first-team squad ten times while at United. Ogunneye missed out on being rewarded with a senior debut at Old Trafford Credit: Getty But he was not rewarded with a senior bow before being given the green light to join Arsenal. The Gunners have also signed Illan Meslier, Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa since landing Piero Hincapie permanently. Comment now