Manchester United’s academy recruitment has gathered pace since INEOS stepped in as seen from the deals for Malian youngster Sekou Kone and Chido Obi, from Arsenal.And as recently relayed by The

Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven is closing in a move to Manchester United. Heaven is currently on scholarship terms at Arsenal and they are set to expire at the end of this season. The 18-year-old has been offered a professional contract by Arsenal, but he is set to join United.

Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Arsenal teenager Ayden Heaven, a source has told ESPN. United are nearing an agreement with Arsenal for the 18-year-old defender, but the move is not yet complete.

The well-known and well-respected journalist has reported on X that Heaven has turned down the chance to stay at Arsenal and has agreed to move to Premier League rivals United. The former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners have already booked a medical for the 18-year-old central defender.

Manchester United is set to sign England under-18 international Ayden Heaven after the youngster refused to continue his stay at Arsenal’s academy.

Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Markus Krösche has confirmed that the Bundesliga club are in talks to sign Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven.

Heaven rejected a new contract at the Gunners. SEVENTH HEAVEN: Arsenal's Ayden Heaven looks on during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Preston North End and Arsenal. Pic: Matt McNulty/ Manchester United are set to complete the singing of 18-year-old Arsenal centre-back Ayden Heaven.

Manchester United are close to completing a deal for another promising Arsenal youngster in Ayden Heaven. United signed striker Chido Obi-Martin from the Gunners in October and the 17-year-old has already impressed in the club's FA Youth Cup campaign.

Premier League giants Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven, with a medical set to take place in the coming days. This move marks a significant development between two of England’s biggest football clubs academies.

With only a few days left to go in the January transfer window, which are the clubs in need of doing some business before the deadline slams shut on Monday?