According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are very optimistic about Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future with talks over a new contract advancing. The 18-year-old breakout wonderkid has been the subject of rival interest, particularly Real Madrid, which has not deterred the Gunners one bit in their efforts to keep hold of the versatile star.
Myles Lewis-Skelly was truly the breakout star at Arsenal last season alongside fellow teenager Ethan Nwaneri. The academy talent made a rapid climb into the thinking of the manager and was their first-choice left-back for more than half the season. His importance was driven by his performances as well as the fact that the likes of Riccardo Calafiori suffered multiple injury issues.
The teenager came through the Hale End academy ranks as a midfielder, and certainly has all the ingredients to be that in the long term future. Mikel Arteta might think the central position might be what Lewis-Skelly will excel in the future, as Arsenal are already chasing Jorrel Hato in this window.
The big concern for fans is the future of Myles Lewis-Skelly, despite Arsenal working on a new deal in the background, with the suggestion that the teenager is close to signing a new deal. The claim was reiterated by Fabrizio Romano, who claimed the Gunners were confident of securing an agreement despite the interest from elsewhere, most notably Real Madrid.
Real Madrid had eyes on Lewis-Skelly and William Saliba, with some other stories from Spain focusing on the fact that the former will be a free agent next year. The Spanish giants are reportedly angling some high-profile Bosman transfers with their links to the 18-year-old breakout wonderkid, as well as Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate as an example.
The interest from Real Madrid would attract any player, but there are doubts about that being the case for Lewis-Skelly. The 18-year-old breakout wonderkid came through the Hale End Academy and lives in the same area as the club. There are no guarantees these days that players like him would spend their entire career at one club, although the upcoming many years are likely to be at Arsenal.
The Gunners are confident of getting a deal for Myles Lewis-Skelly over the line not only for him but for many other performers including teenage star Ethan Nwaneri. Gabriel Magalhaes has already signed a new deal, with William Saliba and Bukayo Saka now expected to pen fresh terms with the club, as Arsenal are keen to secure their futures on priority.
