Chelsea have been linked with a move for 19-year-old Arsenal wonderkid Myles Lewis-Skelly in recent weeks.
According to a report by Football Insider, Arsenal will not entertain any offers for Myles Lewis-Skelly. The development will come as a huge blow to Chelsea, who were hoping to sign the 19-year-old Arsenal prodigy.
Lewis-Skelly has struggled for regular opportunities at Arsenal, and he needs to play more often. He will be hoping to cement himself as a key member of the England national team, and Thomas Tuchel has told him to secure more game time in the coming months. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal are willing to provide him with that opportunity.
There is no doubt that the 19-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future. Arsenal must look to keep him at the club for as long as possible. For that to happen, they will need to give him more opportunities. The young defender will not want to sit on the bench at the North London club.
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Arsenal are well stocked in the defensive department, and they might struggle to accommodate Lewis-Skelly in the starting lineup. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks.
Chelsea will certainly be waiting in the wings to pounce if Arsenal do not manage to convince the player to stay. If he does not get regular opportunities, it would not be a surprise if the 19-year-old decides to agitate for a move in future.
The Englishman has the potential to develop into a top-class player, and sitting on the bench at the North London club will not appeal to him. On the other hand, Chelsea are prepared to provide him with adequate opportunities, and they are one of the biggest clubs in the world.
They will undoubtedly be an attractive destination for the young defender. Arsenal are currently one of the best teams in the world, and they have been fighting for major trophies. Starting a 19-year-old full-back might not be a viable option for them. It will be difficult for them to sort out the situation.