Manchester United plot shock move for Arsenal star – Report

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·2 August 2026

Manchester United plot shock move for Arsenal star – Report

Manchester United have reportedly renewed their interest in Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, although the Gunners are said to have no desire to part with one of their brightest academy graduates.

According to The Independent, United are investigating whether Arsenal would consider selling the England international this summer. However, Mikel Arteta’s side currently have no plans to sanction his departure despite the reported interest.

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Arsenal remain keen to keep Lewis-Skelly

Lewis-Skelly has already established himself as one of the club’s most exciting young talents after breaking into the first team and going on to make 75 senior appearances.

Although his game time was more limited during the first half of last season, the 19-year-old fought his way back into Arteta’s plans and produced a series of impressive performances during the run-in as Arsenal secured the Premier League title and reached the Champions League final.

Arteta openly admitted he may have been too cautious with the youngster’s development, praising Lewis-Skelly for remaining patient and taking his opportunity when it eventually arrived.

The Arsenal manager even acknowledged that he perhaps should have introduced him into midfield sooner after the teenager excelled in his new role.

Transfer plans could influence Arsenal’s squad

The report suggests Manchester United’s interest could become more relevant if Arsenal complete further high-profile additions before the transfer window closes.

With the Gunners continuing to be linked with players such as Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr, there has been speculation that departures may eventually be required to balance the squad.

Even so, the current suggestion is that Arsenal would prefer to keep Lewis-Skelly rather than cash in on one of the club’s most promising homegrown players.

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England setback has not slowed his progress

Despite finishing last season strongly, Lewis-Skelly was surprisingly left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup.

Many Arsenal supporters questioned that decision at the time, particularly given the teenager’s performances during the closing weeks of the campaign.

Nevertheless, his omission has done little to affect his growing reputation, with interest from one of Arsenal’s biggest domestic rivals only reinforcing how highly he is regarded.

Whether Manchester United’s interest develops into a formal offer remains to be seen, but based on the latest reports, Arsenal are not actively looking to sell the young midfielder.

Would you reject any approach from Manchester United for Myles Lewis-Skelly, or is there a fee that would make you consider a sale? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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