Chelsea and Manchester United reject Arsenal's £45m offer for Myles Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal reportedly attempted to sell academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly to Chelsea and Manchester United for £45m, but both clubs declined.
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In a surprising turn of events, Arsenal reportedly explored the possibility of selling academy talent Myles Lewis-Skelly to direct Premier League rivals. The Gunners were said to have valued the 19-year-old at approximately £45 million.
However, both Chelsea and Manchester United rejected the opportunity to sign the versatile youngster. According to reports, Chelsea opted to prioritize other defensive targets, specifically Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria, while United flatly turned down the offer as they target Newcastle's Lewis Hall to address their left-back requirements.
The decision to offer the teenager to rivals is noteworthy given the public backing he has received from manager Mikel Arteta. Following his breakthrough last season, the Spanish coach praised the youngster's character and development.
I’ve been tough on him. He had a spectacular season last year when he jumped into the first team. He had some difficult moments after that but he stayed very humble, very focused, very aligned with what we wanted to do, and I knew he was ready. Mikel Arteta
Despite the speculation, Myles Lewis-Skelly remains focused on his career in North London. According to reports, the Hale End graduate is not currently seeking a move and is fully committed to breaking into the starting XI under Arteta, aiming to win trophies with the club.