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.

A compilation of highly-rated defender Ayden Heaven has emerged after Manchester United 'reached an agreement' to sign the teenager from Premier League rivals Arsenal. Heaven is about to follow in the footsteps of Chido Obi-Martin and turn down a professional deal at Arsenal.

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.

United have now raided Arsenal for another youngster with a medical booked for Ayden Heaven. The 18-year-old defender is set to imminently depart the North London outfit to move to Manchester. Heaven is the latest of United’s wonderkid signings which reflects Ineos’ plan to bring in exciting young players rather than big-name stars.

Fabrizio Romano states Manchester United are set to sign 18-year-old defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal, after an inside source at the Red Devils’ academy revealed a “full agreement” had been

Arsenal are giving more chances to their talent from Hale End Academy. However, Manchester United are tempting one of their bright prospects, Ayden Heaven, into a move away from his boyhood club.