Myles Lewis-Skelly: Why Arsenal gem snubbed a move to United
1Manchester United attempted to prise Myles Lewis-Skelly away from Arsenal this summer, but their efforts failed to bear fruit. The Red Devils were looking for Luke Shaw’s long-term replacement this...
Arsenal nearly secured the signing of Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The Manchester United left-back was identified by United as a potential replacement for Luke Shaw, who has been the club's longest-serving player since 2014. Lewis-Skelly had been in fine form during the 2025/26 season, starting every Premier League game for Arsenal and even registering four assists in 36 appearances.
United had invested heavily in midfield this year, signing players such as Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba, but Lewis-Skelly's versatility made him an attractive option for the Red Devils. Not only could he cover for Shaw at left-back, but his experience in midfield could also have provided valuable support, especially in case of injury.
However, the teenager preferred to remain at Arsenal, focusing on establishing himself as a first-team regular. Despite United's interest, the transfer fell through as Lewis-Skelly had no desire to leave the Emirates.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
