What's happening with Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future?
Myles Lewis-Skelly's long-term future at Arsenal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - will he stay with the Gunners with interest reportedly shown elsewhere?
Myles Lewis-Skelly, the 19-year-old Arsenal left-back, has been the subject of transfer speculation since he dropped to third choice last season. In the 2024-25 season, he blossomed into one of the Premier League's finest young full-backs and earned a place in the England squad. A five-year contract extension followed, but a difficult 2023-24 season saw him switch to centre midfield, where he has been exceptional.
Arsenal were prepared to sell him last summer for a combined £100m, but his recent form may have prompted a change in perspective during this transfer window. With the return of several midfielders from the World Cup and Bruno Guimaraes still adapting to his new surroundings, Lewis-Skelly could reassert himself as a first-team regular.
While two Premier League clubs have reportedly shown interest, Arsenal maintains they have not actively pursued any offers. The club is also considering selling other players, such as Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, to generate funds for new acquisitions. The potential sale of Lewis-Skelly is further complicated by new Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules, which would spread any revenue over three seasons.
As of now, it seems unlikely that a deal for Lewis-Skelly is imminent, but his future at the club remains uncertain.
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