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Arsenal sign 19-year-old James Scanlon from Manchester United

8/30/2026

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Summary

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Arsenal signed Gibraltar winger James Scanlon (19) from Manchester United on a two-year deal.
Julian Alvarez told Mikel Arteta he does not want to join Arsenal.
Diego Simeone said Alvarez will not be available tomorrow, indicating Atlético Madrid is not selling now.
Gabriel Martinelli’s medical is booked for the weekend ahead of a reported £55 million move to Al-Hilal.

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Historical Context

In July 2000, Luís Figo transferred from Barcelona to Real Madrid for €62 million, a world-record fee that inaugurated Florentino Pérez’s Galáctico policy. The move intensified the Barça-Real rivalry, set a precedent for ever-higher transfers, and cemented Real Madrid’s strategy of signing global stars each season.

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Story summary

Arsenal signed Gibraltar winger James Scanlon (19) from Manchester United on a two-year deal.
Julian Alvarez told Mikel Arteta he does not want to join Arsenal.
Diego Simeone said Alvarez will not be available tomorrow, indicating Atlético Madrid is not selling now.
Gabriel Martinelli’s medical is booked for the weekend ahead of a reported £55 million move to Al-Hilal.

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