Dungannon Swifts have confirmed that Daniel McCarron has officially completed his move to Arsenal, as part of the club's 2026/27 scholarship intake. The youngster recently attended pre-season training with Dungannon Swifts to say his goodbyes.

What happened?

Dungannon Swifts posted on Instagram to confirm McCarron's move, stating they're “incredibly proud of Daniel” and looking forward to watching his journey at Arsenal FC unfold.

Club general manager Simon Graham wished McCarron the best of luck, saying: “Wishing Daniel McCarron the very best of luck as he moves on to continue his football journey with Arsenal. Enjoy every minute!”

Why it matters for Dungannon Swifts

McCarron made his debut for the Dungannon first team before leaving, coming on as a substitute in a Premiership play-off match against Larne FC. He also made the bench on a couple of occasions during the regular season.

As of 01 Jul 2026, Dungannon Swifts sit 6th in the Premiership with 46 points from 33 games, having scored 40 goals and conceded 58. Their recent form has been LWWLL. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 6th | | Goals this season | 40 scored, 58 conceded | | Title race | 27 points behind leaders Larne | | Last result | Linfield 3-1 Dungannon Swifts (2026-05-12) | | Recent form | 3W-0D-2L (LLWWW, most recent first) |

What comes next?

McCarron is expected to join up with the rest of Arsenal's scholarship intake this month ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. He previously spent time with the Arsenal academy as a trialist in December 2024, playing with the Arsenal u17s at the Flamengo Adidas Cup.