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Arsenal transfer news: United hit a wall over Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal transfer news: Manchester United’s summer shopping list just hit a rather hefty roadblock. Word from TEAMtalk is that Arsenal have zero interest in selling Myles Lewis-Skelly. Simple as that. Mikel Arteta isn’t about to let a teenager who just forced his way into the first-team picture walk away to a direct rival. The youngster went from a useful squad option to a proper midfield fixture over the final months of last season. That shift flipped the script.
Now, the Gunners have put a massive price tag on his head. Anyone looking to lure him away from north London needs to cough up more than £60m before Arsenal even pick up the phone. It is a staggering amount for a kid still cutting his teeth at the top level. But it shows exactly how highly he’s rated now. Funny how fast football moves. Just a few months back, rumours floated around that he might be moved on, with his Emirates future looking incredibly murky. A string of massive performances in the engine room changed all that. United’s interest is genuine, sure. But this deal looks dead in the water.
Why Arteta must block the Old Trafford switch?
Honestly? Arsenal shouldn’t even blink here. Hold firm. The kid’s breakthrough wasn’t a fluke. Arteta needed bodies in the middle of the park during a tight injury crisis, and Lewis-Skelly stood up to be counted. Selling him now for a quick profit makes no sense when you look at where this squad wants to go next season.
There is also the contract situation to sort out. Talks stalled earlier in the year, and Real Madrid started hovering. Arteta’s main job this summer isn’t just telling United to get lost. He needs to tie the lad down to a long-term deal before continental heavyweights start throwing around silly money.
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Keeping homegrown talent who can fill in at left-back or dictate play from deep gives Arsenal a massive tactical edge. Letting United get a sniff sets a terrible precedent. Look at Saka. Look at Saliba. Patience pays off. Cashing in just as he is starting to deliver would ruin months of careful planning, all for a fee that wouldn’t even buy a proper replacement in today’s inflated market.
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