Myles Lewis-Skelly faces an uncertain future at the Emirates Stadium this summer amid links with Manchester United and Chelsea
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Myles Lewis-Skelly may soon have a decision to make over his Arsenal future (Image: Getty Images)
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Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly has been offered to Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea. The 19-year-old only signed a contract extension at Mikel Arteta's side last year, but is being linked with a move away this summer.
The Gunners academy graduate played 36 times for Arsenal across all competitions last season. However, just 19 of his appearances were starts.
And football.london now understands that the full-back, who has also been used in midfield, has been offered to Chelsea and United. Whether or not the Blues decide to make a move for Lewis-Skelly remains to be seen, but it is understood he has been on the west London club's radar for a while now.
So what should the teenager do next? Below, writers at football.london have had their say on what the future could hold for the young star...
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Isaac Seelochan
If Lewis-Skelly has any concerns over his game time at Arsenal, then he surely has to leave. He's at the age where there is plenty of room for development, and you're only going to get that by playing regularly.
And the Englishman is in an enviable position, with two big clubs interested. A move to either United or Chelsea would help improve his game if he gets minutes.
It makes sense for him to consider his options and move on if he is guaranteed more starts at another top Premier League team.
Kieran Horn
It would be foolish for Arsenal to sell Lewis-Skelly especially to a Premier League rivals, unless a triple-figure offer is submitted.
At just 19, he is already on the way to being a complete footballer and his performances in midfield will improve over time. The signing of Bruno Guimaraes does impact his pathway but injury problems and the Gunners' desire to compete in all four competitions will see him get good minutes this season.
Considering the want to sign an attacker, selling Lewis-Skelly makes somewhat sense given it would be pure profit on the club's financial books and he is likely to go for a sizeable fee. However, there is no need to force a departure just to spend the funds elsewhere.
If Arsenal can amass a similar amount from just selling fringe players, that is far more worthwhile and selling a homegrown talent is unlikely to go down well in the fanbase.
Joe Doyle
I'll start off by saying I can understand why each party might consider an exit for Lewis-Skelly.
Arsenal would be receiving a club-record fee for a player who, realistically, isn't currently first choice either at left-back or in central midfield.
Lewis-Skelly, meanwhile, would probably increase his playing time whether he left for Manchester United of Chelsea - and at his age, time on the pitch is going to be the most crucial aspect of his development. When he was in the team and doing well, he was playing for England; after failing to feature as much last year, he missed out on a World Cup place, despite his versatility - a trait favoured by Thomas Tuchel.
I don't think the fee Arsenal could currently get would realistically be worth it. With his situation, the top-end figure they'd be able to actually sell for is about £50m, in my opinion. They'd be losing a player who can slot in and provide value in two areas of the pitch - and one who was starting ahead of Martin Zubimendi by the end of the season.
If I were Arsenal, I would not be selling him, especially to a Premier League rival. But Lewis-Skelly won't be happy with his current role in the team for long, and then it comes down to whether the Gunners are willing to stand in his way.
Kieran King
For me, I would keep Myles Lewis-Skelly. I can understand why Arsenal might be tempted sell and cash in for a club record fee, as he is not first-choice at left-back or in central midfield, but he could be in the future.
At just 19, Lewis-Skelly has already made more than 80 senior appearances and stood out in several of them, none more so than the Champions League quarter-final second leg at Real Madrid in April 2025.
If he can continue his development into this season, I don't see a reason how he doesn't force himself back into Mikel Arteta's side, either as a left-back or in midfield alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Declan Rice.
He is too good to be a back-up and with more experience he has the potential to be one of the top players in the Premier League. It would be a mistake if Arsenal sold to Chelsea or Manchester United, that's for sure.