As the end of the summer transfer window approaches the Gunners young midfielder Myles Lewis Skelly is under the eyes of many teams. With his contract set to end next year and contract still at hold from both the parties. The player is attracting the interest of Europe’s top clubs. Lewis Skelly coming from the youth team of the Gunners. At the age of 18 he has become a centre player for the controlling the game either from the back or the midline. And Mikel Arteta totally loves him for his game play in the team. But his contract situations has attracted the Spanish giants Real Madrid. The Los Blancos are in advance to secure to player with his contract ending next summer. Having already secured Trent Arnold from Liverpool and agreement with German young star Angelo Stiller according to TodoFichajes. A deal that is set to closed in days.
🚨 Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Myles Lewis-Skelly. They were very impressed with him when they faced Arsenal in the UCL. 💎🏴
His contract expires in June 2026. 👀
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 30, 2025
Rise of Myles Lewis Skelly:
He is Gunners one of the most best product from their youth system in the recent year with players like Saka. He is known for his quick gameplay, fast passing and maturity off the ball and also in defense. As a English U-18 and recently debuting for the senior men’s team. He is seen as a future midfield leader for the Gunners. Playing mainly as a central midfielder but can also take the roles of wingbacks or defensive midfielder. This season due to the Gunners he is seen been playing at the wingback position performing excellently. Through his quick dribbling and fast passing. At just the age of 18 he has already played for the senior men team for the three lions. He is equally responsible for the Gunners growth in the domestic English Premier League and the European UEFA Champions League.
The Gunners midfield with Lewis Skelly:
With Granit Xhaka gone for many seasons now and midfielders like Thomas Partey and Jorginho leaving the Gunners this season. New and young players like him should fit their ranks like him and new signing like Zubimendi. The Gunners need to see him as a long term solutions to their midfield problems. With Declan Rice filing his role perfectly this season. But a supporting -player for him should be there in the team. With Lewis the Gunners can get a low cost high quality solution in their ranks. He is from their youth team and understands the team dynamics completely under Arteta. He can also provide a wing back as he performed this season due to injuries and suspensions.
Interest from Los Blancos for Lewis Skelly:
With the Spanish looking for new talents in their team. Lewis Skelly from the Gunners is one of their targets along with William Saliba. Due to contract halt from the both sides. But the Gunners have now initiated talks for a new contract with a reported more sum for the player. As director Andrea Berta is formally talks caring of the talks with the player to stop this Madrid advance.
Author’s opinion:
With interest from across the Europe the Gunners must take care for the player for long terms options in the midfielder for them. Berta and Arteta must take this deal seriously as losing him will be a major loss of a gem for the club. Either way the Gunners must treat this deal as a priority for now to stop any other advances.
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