Manchester United is in talks to sign Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal, who has made a clear decision regarding the player. The situation has evolved as United aims to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
Key points
Manchester United is pursuing Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Arsenal has made a clear decision regarding the player.
United's Champions League qualification influences transfer strategies.
The summer transfer window is crucial for Manchester United.
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Myles Lewis-Skelly: Man United hold talks as Arsenal make clear choice
Manchester Unitedâs pursuit of Myles Lewis-Skelly has taken a sharp turn, despite the Red Devils leading the chase for the Arsenal starlet, according to a new report.
Two Birds One Stone
With Champions League football secured after last weekendâs 3-2 victory over Liverpool, Unitedâs attention now turns to a defining summer window for INEOS.
The most urgent priority is an overhaul of the midfield unit. Casemiroâs contract will expire in June, while Manuel Ugarteâs future hangs precariously in the balance.
Two options are expected to arrive to fix the stalling engine room, though a third could be signed if a buyer can be found for the 25-year-old Uruguayan.
The club are also intent on bolstering the left-hand side of the pitch, with both full-backs and wingers on the radar. Luke Shaw has stayed fit this season, but the increased workload of a return to Europe will take its toll on the 30-year-old Englishmanâs body next year.
This has led United to plot a bombshell raid on the Emirates to sign Lewis-Skelly, given he is capable of playing in central midfield or at left-back.
Q&A
What is the current status of Myles Lewis-Skelly's transfer to Manchester United?
Manchester United is actively pursuing Myles Lewis-Skelly and has initiated talks with Arsenal regarding the transfer.
Why is Arsenal making a clear choice about Myles Lewis-Skelly?
Arsenal has clarified its position on Myles Lewis-Skelly, indicating their decision on his future amid Manchester United's interest.
What impact does Manchester United's Champions League qualification have on the transfer?
Manchester United's qualification for the Champions League enhances their appeal to potential signings like Myles Lewis-Skelly.
What are Manchester United's plans for the summer transfer window?
Manchester United is focusing on a significant summer transfer window to strengthen their squad, with Myles Lewis-Skelly as a key target.
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TEAMtalk reveals the Red Devils are pushing the hardest out of the 19-year-old dynamoâs suitors. Talks have been held between club officials and intermediaries, with a sense that regular first-team minutes are his biggest priority.
âSources have confirmed Manchester United remain the most strongly interested club, viewing the England international as a long-term successor to Luke Shaw.
âIntermediaries have spoken about the player to Old Trafford officials, and United appreciate his technical ability and versatility as they seek to rebuild their defence. A move to Manchester would provide the regular first-team football Lewis-Skelly craves, particularly with an eye on securing his place in Thomas Tuchelâs England plans moving forward.â
If the season had ended a few weeks ago, Unitedâs hopes of striking a deal with Arsenal would have been sky-high, as Lewis-Skelly has been largely ignored by Mikel Arteta this season.
The youngster shone in each game, earning standing ovations from the Emirates faithful when being substituted in both after producing excellent performances next to Declan Rice. And while these displays justify Unitedâs interest, they have also virtually killed any chance of an exit from north London this summer, as Arsenal are understood to now be keen to keep their academy starlet.
âNow, having forced his way back into the reckoning, the prospect of a move away looks to have been firmly taken off the menu. Indeed, sources understand that performances like those against Fulham suggest the Gunners would likely prefer to retain and develop the talent, rather than cash in prematurely. With the summer window approaching, Lewis-Skellyâs future remains far less uncertain,â TEAMtalk contends.
Final Thoughts
Lewis-Skelly ticked virtually every box INEOS look for from a recruitment perspective: young, athletic, tactically versatile, âcheapâ wages, homegrown, Premier League proven â and the fact it would have dealt a blow to a rival would have been the cherry on top.
The report states there is still a chance United could âintensifyâ their interest, but it would require an âexceptionalâ offer to bring Arsenal to the negotiating table. And even if the money was fronted, Artetaâs signal of trust now means Lewis-Skelly is âunlikely to pursue a departure from the club he loves.â
