Myles Lewis-Skelly is set to extend his contract with Arsenal, and his mum has responded to reports of interest from Real Madrid.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa FC at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
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In recent days, it’s started to seem like a formality that Myles Lewis-Skelly will be extending his contract with Arsenal. Reports suggest a deal has been agreed, and it’s just a matter of signing on the dotted line and announcing it.
Yet before an agreement was reached, rumours had linked the young talent with interest from Real Madrid.
Jonathan Wilson of The Guardian had suggested Real Madrid were sniffing around, clearly hoping to capitalise on any issues in contract negotiations. After all, Lewis-Skelly’s current deal would be up in a year.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal looks on during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on February 05, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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Responding to those rumours, Lewis-Skelly’s mum and representative Marcia Lewis refused to be drawn in.
“Rumours are rumours, aren’t they?” Lewis told The Guardian’s Ed Aarons. “I mean, everyone would always have something to say, you know; that’s fine. We don’t engage in all of that.
“Myles is enjoying his football. I would want him to enjoy his football wherever he goes, at whatever stage. And, you know, that’s the most important thing.”
LONDON, ENGLAND: Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal takes a throw in during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 08, 2025. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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Though we await official confirmation from Arsenal, it seems pretty clear that Lewis-Skelly’s camp still believe north London is the place for him to be at this stage of his career.
Lewis-Skelly made 39 appearances for the Arsenal first team in 2024/25, despite starting the season in the u21s. He’s set for a lot more where that came from in the coming campaign.
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