Myles Lewis-Skelly: Chelsea and Manchester United interested in Arsenal midfielder

The long-term future of 19-year-old Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly is a subject of debate as the new season approaches. While the academy graduate has expressed his desire to stay and establish himself as a regular starter, interest from Manchester United and Chelsea has reportedly emerged.

Lewis-Skelly’s path to the first team was complicated last season, having slipped down the pecking order behind Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie. However, a strong resurgence in his natural centre-midfield role during the end of the campaign and a promising pre-season have shifted the narrative, potentially prompting Arsenal to reconsider his status.

Regarding the transfer rumors, both clubs have reportedly been linked to the player, though Arsenal maintain they have not actively offered him to any team. For Manchester United, the priority remains bolstering their full-back options, while Chelsea’s current squad depth, featuring Jorrel Hato and Pep Chavarria, suggests a move for a third left-back is unlikely without significant departures.

The financial aspect of a potential sale is also being evaluated. While academy graduates represent 'pure profit' on the balance sheet, the implementation of new Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules means the immediate financial impact of such a sale is now spread over the length of a contract. For now, Lewis-Skelly remains focused on his preparation for the Community Shield clash against Manchester City.