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Arsenal fans are not happy to hear that Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer.
The Blues have been long-time admirers of the Arsenal youngster, and have been handed an opportunity to make an offer following their signing of Bruno Guimaraes.
Chelsea could be looking to sign a new midfielder this summer if the situation regarding Enzo Fernandez does not end up with him staying at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal fans do not want to lose Myles Lewis-Skelly to Chelsea
Lewis-Skelly started in midfield in the Champions League final against PSG, and would bring a new profile to the club’s options in that position.
Arsenal fans took to social media to share their concern about the club selling the 19-year-old, with some even stating they will be finished with their club if they green light the deal.
Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal FC gestures during the UEFA
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One user said: “If Myles’ camp are patient and he continues on the trajectory he’s on then he’ll be a nailed on starter for his boyhood club in a few years. His time will come.”
Another added: “If Arsenal let Myles Lewis-Skelly go to Chelsea, I don’t care how much for, then the whole club can do one. 19-years-old. Started in the UCL final. Stepped up to win us our first league title in 22 years. And you want to sell him? To our rivals? If Arsenal were trying to sign him this summer, he’d be worth £100m.”
A third stated: “I won’t be supporting Arsenal anymore if we sell him.”
Finally, one user claimed: “Arsenal should NOT sell Myles Lewis-Skelly and Lewis-Skelly should NOT be wanting to leave the club.”
Chelsea's pre-season results
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Xabi Alonso has had a pre-season tour of Australia and Asia to get an idea of the quality he has at his disposal in midfield, although didn’t seem to be too convinced of those options.
He elected to start 16-year-old Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli ahead of the likes of Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo, suggesting there wasn’t too much confidence in that duo.
Lavia’s injury record will leave any manager struggling to trust him for a whole season, however Lewis-Skelly has shown encouraging signs when it comes to taking on first team minutes as a teenager.
Chelsea should really be considering this opportunity, with the chance to weaken one of their direct rivals arriving at their door too.