‘Here we go’ – Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal transfer exit as Manchester United swoop for starlet

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Arsenal are nearing the end of the January transfer window, with the expectation that it will heat up in the final few days.

The Gunners have had a subdued market so far, with just a couple of exits out from the Emirates Stadium confirmed so far.

Mikel Arteta has been looking to add some firepower to his forward line before the window closes, though Arsenal have struggled to get close to a switch so far.

There may be some more confirmed exits away from the club before moves come into the squad, with one such deal confirmed by Fabrizio Romano.

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Fabrizio Romano confirms Ayden Heaven to Manchester United transfer from Arsenal

In a huge blow to Arsenal, it appears as though Hale End academy star Ayden Heaven is set to leave the club.

The 18-year-old defender has been part of matchday squads for the Gunners this season, making his senior debut in the Carabao Cup.

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With plenty of promise, Arsenal Insider understands that Arsenal had offered a new contract to Heaven, though it has been left unsigned.

Instead, it appears as though a move to Premier League rivals Manchester United is on the cards for the young defender.

According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal is set to be confirmed in the coming days as an agreement has been formally sealed – adding his trademark “Here we go” to the move.

It likely means the end of a saga surrounding Arsenal and their attempts to keep hold of one of their best young talents – with Manchester United already poaching Chido Obi-Martin from the Gunners.

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Ayden Heaven exit comes as huge blow to Arsenal

Arsenal have had plenty of talent come through the Hale End academy over the years, though keeping hold of them has been something of a challenge.

Stars such as Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri have had their chance and taken it, but others have struggled.

Losing Omari Hutchinson to Chelsea – who they moved on for a handsome sum in the transfer market – along with Obi-Martin to Manchester United have been two recent examples of huge losses from the academy.

Heaven will be looking to prove that he is the latest one the Gunners have let slip through the net when he joins the Red Devils.