Myles Lewis-Skelly may be entering a difficult stage in his Arsenal career after the club\u2019s $101 million (\u00a375 million) move for Bruno Guimar\u00e3es reduced the space for him in the squad. The teenager\u2019s minutes fell in 2025-26, yet he still managed to start in central midfield ahead of Mart\u00edn Zubimendi in the Champions League final alongside Declan Rice.<\/p>\n
Even so, the market is already circling. football.london report that Chelsea and Manchester United have both been offered Lewis-Skelly, with Arsenal possibly open to a sale. Chelsea have held a long-term interest in the player and, according to the report, a \u201cgood offer\u201d could be difficult for the club to turn down.<\/p>\n
Sky Sports add that Chelsea have made a \u201cnew enquiry\u201d for the England international. Arsenal, however, \u201cdo not want to sell\u201d to a local rival, which points to the possibility that the player has been put forward by representatives or intermediaries who believe his minutes could decline further if he stays in north London.<\/p>\n
For Chelsea, the issue is practical as much as strategic. The club are trying to trim a bloated squad, but Marc Cucurella\u2019s sale to Real Madrid earlier this summer means they need a direct replacement at left back. Rayo Vallecano fullback Pep Chavarr\u00eda is said to be close to Stamford Bridge, though the 28-year-old does not carry the same long-term appeal as Lewis-Skelly.<\/p>\n
Manchester United would also see the 18-year-old as a player who covers more than one need. He can operate at left back and in midfield, giving them short-term depth for Luke Shaw as well as a longer-term option. Their midfield picture is also thin, with only Kobbie Mainoo, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos available as senior central midfielders, or four if Mason Mount is counted in a deeper role.<\/p>\n
The Guardian report that Lewis-Skelly could be priced at around $61 million (\u00a345 million). Given the sums United have already spent on Santos and Tielemans this summer, the deal would sit within reach. Arsenal, meanwhile, may decide that a player not central to Arteta\u2019s plans is still valuable as a source of major transfer income.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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