Lewis-Skelly’s Future at Arsenal
Myles Lewis-Skelly, a player for Arsenal, has reportedly been offered to Manchester United as a potential left-back option. This development comes as Arsenal aims to recover some of the funds spent on Bruno Guimarães. Chelsea has also been informed of the teenager’s availability, with reports indicating a long-term interest from the West London club.
Despite interest from other clubs, Lewis-Skelly is said to be focused on remaining at Arsenal and securing a regular spot in Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans for the upcoming season. The England international, who has been with Arsenal since he was eight years old, signed a long-term contract with the club in the summer of 2025. He has been a regular starter for Arsenal during pre-season matches.
Last season, Lewis-Skelly made five league starts and 36 appearances across all competitions. He was part of the Arsenal squad that won the Premier League. While he initially broke into the first team as a left-back, he secured a starting position in central midfield during the previous season’s title run-in. His performances led to him starting in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Transfer Market Activity
Manchester United is currently weighing a move for Lewis-Skelly. The club has already made some signings this summer, including Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa and Andrey Santos from Chelsea. While Newcastle’s Lewis Hall remains a primary target for United, Newcastle’s new manager, Matthias Jaissle, is reportedly keen to retain the England international following the departures of Guimarães, Sandro Tonali to Tottenham, and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona. RB Leipzig’s David Raum, a left-back, is another player United may consider.
Chelsea has also been active in the transfer market this summer, bringing in players such as Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra to strengthen their defence. Morgan Rogers became the club’s record signing. The club is looking to address a gap in their left defence after Marc Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid. Jorrel Hato, who featured for the Netherlands at the World Cup, served as Cucurella’s deputy at left-back.
Arsenal, on the other hand, is reportedly not actively looking to sell Lewis-Skelly. However, there is an acknowledgment that some departures may be necessary before the transfer window closes, and the club might need to be flexible with its plans. Selling an academy graduate like Lewis-Skelly could generate significant funds for the club.
Squad Considerations and Player Focus
The signing of Bruno Guimarães has added to Arsenal’s midfield options, which also include Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, and Martin Zubimendi. This increased competition for midfield spots raises questions about Lewis-Skelly’s playing time. Despite this, Lewis-Skelly has expressed his happiness at Arsenal and his determination to compete for regular first-team football.
Lewis-Skelly has been capped six times by England, though he was not part of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad this summer. His ability to play both in midfield and at left-back, as demonstrated when he played in defence during Arsenal’s Champions League final against Real Madrid, offers versatility.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s Mason Mount missed training on Monday and Tuesday at the club’s County Kildare summer training camp due to a foot injury sustained during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg. The midfielder is expected to miss Wednesday’s pre-season friendly against Leeds at Croke Park, a sold-out event.
United’s final friendly before the season starts at Hull is against Milan in Wroclaw on Saturday.
Source: theguardian.com