Overview
- Intermediaries reportedly shopped Hale End graduate Myles Lewis‑Skelly to Manchester United and Chelsea in mid‑August, renewing transfer interest in the 19‑year‑old.
- Lewis‑Skelly started and assisted in Arsenal’s 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City on Sunday, a performance cited by pundits as evidence he is part of Arteta’s plans.
- Arsenal officials and Mikel Arteta are described as reluctant to sell the homegrown player and sources say Lewis‑Skelly wants to remain and fight for minutes.
- High‑profile voices including Wayne Rooney have urged Manchester United to pursue him but United sources label any deal as complicated and say Lewis Hall remains their primary target.
- A late transfer remains possible before the September 1 deadline because selling a homegrown player would generate straight profit after big summer signings, but time, player preference and Arsenal’s selection choices make a move uncertain.