United complete deal to sign midfielder from PL rivals, he has rejected Arsenal’s offer – report

Earlier this week, Manchester United completed the signing of Tynan Thompson from Tottenham Hotspur. The Red Devils plan to integrate Thompson, an 18-year-old winger, directly into their first-team squad. Furthermore, The Athletic reported that United are exploring additional opportunities in the English youth market. They claimed that United are in talks to sign Karim Cassim from Manchester City. Meanwhile, it has now emerged that they have secured the services of another midfield prospect from their noisy neighbours. Manchester United sign David Eze According to Attacking Football, Manchester United have completed a deal to sign highly rated midfielder David Eze from Manchester City. The 16-year-old, who was born in Dublin, is reportedly set to leave City and continue his development at United’s Carrington academy. “Eze is considered one of the standout midfielders of his generation. Tall, powerful and confident in possession, he has established a reputation as a complete modern box-to-box midfielder,” the report states. Known for driving the ball forward and breaking opposition lines, Eze has featured several times at under-17 level and captained England’s under-16 side on multiple occasions. Manchester United nearing double swoop The Secret Scout, a reputable source for youth football and transfer news, is also reporting that Eze is joining United. Furthermore, it is revealed that he had an offer from Arsenal. However, he has now agreed to move to the red side of Manchester and will sign a professional deal once he turns 17. BOOM 💥 David Eze to Manchester United! 16yo joins from Manchester City. Also had an offer from Arsenal however he has agreed to join #mufc and will sign pro once he’s turn 17s https://t.co/qTd7JfH4RJ pic.twitter.com/Pgy26xFjmB — TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout_) July 22, 2026 Meanwhile, Attacking Football adds that United are closing in on Karim Cassim. The negotiations over the Englishman are progressing “as United attempt to complete an impressive double academy swoop from their local rivals. The deal is very advanced and looks likely to happen.” Featured image Alex Livesey via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!