Arsenal ace Myles Lewis-Skelly offered to Premier League rivals by the Gunners | OneFootball

Arsenal’s £75 million signing of Bruno Guimarães has intensified competition in an already crowded midfield, once again putting the spotlight on Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future. The Hale End graduate finished last season strongly after being moved into midfield and even started the Champions League final.

However, with Guimarães joining Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and Martin Ødegaard among Arsenal’s options, rival clubs have continued to monitor whether the 19-year-old could become available.

Arsenal officially completed Guimarães’ move from Newcastle on August 8.

Lewis-Skelly offered to Man United & Chelsea

According to Alex Crook of talkSPORT, Arsenal have offered Lewis-Skelly to Manchester United, with the Old Trafford club considering him as a possible addition.

Chelsea have also been linked with the versatile England international.

Those links resurfaced as Arsenal moved for Guimarães, because Lewis-Skelly’s opportunities in central midfield appeared likely to become more limited.

However, the latest information points in the opposite direction. Football Insider reported on August 7 that Arsenal have no plans to sell Lewis-Skelly, despite interest from Man United and Chelsea.

Mikel Arteta is said to view him as an important part of his plans following his impressive performances late last season.

Should Arsenal take the gamble of selling him?

Guimarães’ arrival undoubtedly makes Arsenal’s midfield harder to break into, but that alone should not push Lewis-Skelly towards the exit.

His biggest strength is versatility. He can cover left-back while also offering ball-carrying ability and physicality in midfield, making him exactly the type of multi-functional player Arteta normally values.

There is also little financial pressure to sell. Lewis-Skelly is under contract until 2030, meaning Arsenal can afford to be patient rather than cashing in on an academy graduate before he reaches his peak.

A huge offer would obviously force Arsenal to think, but selling him to Man United or Chelsea would be particularly risky.

Both clubs are direct Premier League rivals and could benefit for years if Lewis-Skelly fulfils his potential.

Keeping Lewis-Skelly and continuing his transition into midfield looks far more sensible than sacrificing one of the club’s brightest young talents.