Chelsea and Manchester United both offered a chance to sign Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly | OneFootball

Premier League heavyweights Chelsea and Manchester United have both been offered the opportunity to sign Arsenal’s highly rated 19-year-old midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly in a surprise summer move, according to Football London.

The unexpected availability of the Hale End academy graduate, who only just signed a new contract until 2030 in June, stems from Arsenal’s recent high-profile midfield addition.

Following the Gunners’ £75 million deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, competition for starting places under Mikel Arteta has intensified.

To help balance the books and manage squad size, Lewis-Skelly has been presented to top Premier League clubs as a potential market opportunity.

Both Chelsea and Manchester United have held long-standing interest in the England youth international, and are currently assessing their defensive and midfield depth late in the window.

Able to play as a left-back or a central midfielder, the ‘outstanding’ Lewis-Skelly offers flexibility highly prized by top managers.

For Chelsea, Lewis-Skelly is a familiar profile to recruitment staff at Stamford Bridge, who tracked his progress before his breakthrough at Arsenal.

The Blues see his tactical adaptability as a good fit to strengthen their squad across multiple positions.

Manchester United, led by INEOS and manager Michael Carrick, are also assessing their squad depth as they seek reliable cover for Luke Shaw and additional energy in central midfield.

Old Trafford executives rate Lewis-Skelly as a high-upside English talent who fits their current recruitment focus on top domestic prospects.

While Arsenal would usually prefer to keep one of their brightest academy prospects, the shift in squad hierarchy following recent arrivals has created a genuine opening for a sale.

With Chelsea and Manchester United alerted to his availability, decision-makers at both clubs are considering whether to formalise their interest before the transfer deadline.