Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Myles Lewis-Skelly amid concern that Arsenal contract extension talks aren’t going as planned, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal is challenged by Rodrygo of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Emirates Stadium on April 08, 2025. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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Speaking to The Guardian’s Football Weekly podcast, journalist Jonathan Wilson reported that there may be a growing issue for Arsenal with regards to young prospect Myles Lewis-Skelly.
“They’ve got to sort out Myles Lewis-Skelly’s contract, which expires next summer,” Wilson explained. “I think talks have not been going well, from what I hear, and Real Madrid are sort of sniffing around there.”
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal look on after the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
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That would certainly be a shock, with all previous reports suggesting Lewis-Skelly’s contract negotiations were on track. Fabrizio Romano reported last month that talks were underway, and a new deal was considered just a matter of time.
Romano added that sporting director Andrea Berta would lead the extension process, with both Arsenal and Lewis-Skelly very happy working together.
The report also mentioned that Mikel Arteta considers Lewis-Skelly a key piece of his team for the future.
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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Perhaps things have changed over the last month, but this is the first suggestion to that effect. There haven’t been any previous reports of a breakdown in talks, and certainly nothing has changed on the pitch.
Lewis-Skelly continued to play a regular starting role in the final games of the season, only dropping out of the lineup for the very last match, with Champions League football secured and various players needing a send-off.
Interest from Real Madrid would be a concern, but it would be strange for the teenager to make that move so soon after his breakthrough. Especially when he’s already at a top club where he’s valued.
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