Arsenal academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly has been linked with a move away from the North Lodnon club in recent weeks.
Clubs like Manchester United, Everton, and Real Madrid are interested in 19-year-old Arsenal utility man Myles Lewis-Skelly, and recent reports have suggested that a summer departure may be on the cards.
However, the teenage prospect is increasingly likely to continue at the North London club after receiving more game time from Mikel Arteta this past week, according to TEAMtalk. It seems that any club hoping to sign the talented youngster will face frustration in their pursuit this summer.
Lewis-Skelly has struggled for regular opportunities at the North London club this season, and the conventional belief has been that he needs to leave to play more often. He has played just over 500 minutes of Premier League football this season.
Naturally, clubs like Manchester United, Everton and Real Madrid are keeping tabs on him. It remains to be seen whether they decide to come forward with an official offer to get the deal done. Meanwhile, Arsenal will not want to lose a talented player like him. It will be a mistake to sell the 19-year-old to a rival club. He has all the tools to develop into a top-class player for the North London club.
Arsenal need to keep Myles Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal must do everything in their power to accommodate the teenage prospect in the starting lineup more often and give him the opportunities he needs to fulfil his potential. The 19-year-old can play as a left-back, a centre-back, or a midfielder. His versatility could be a huge plus for Arsenal next season.
Lewis-Skelly will be determined to play more often next year. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Meanwhile, Manchester United need a quality long-term replacement for Luke Shaw, and it is no surprise that they are looking at the Arsenal youngster.
Lewis-Skelly would be a solid investment for the Red Devils. On the other hand, Everton could use more depth in that area of the pitch as well. Lewis-Skelly could compete with Vitaliy Mykolenko next season.
At Real Madrid, he could battle it out with Alvaro Carreras for the starting spot, especially with the Spaniard being in and out of the starting lineup lately. If Arsenal cannot provide him with the necessary assurance, Lewis-Skelly could be attracted to the idea of joining a new club in the summer.
