Arsenal has offered 19-year-old defender Myles Lewis-Skelly to Manchester United and Chelsea as the club seeks to recoup transfer funds.
Key facts
- •Myles Lewis-Skelly is a 19-year-old left-back currently under contract with Arsenal.
- •Arsenal is seeking to recover funds following a £75 million deal for Bruno Guimarães.
- •Lewis-Skelly's potential transfer fee is estimated at £45 million.
- •Manchester United is also evaluating RB Leipzig's David Raum as a left-back option.
- •Chelsea has spent over £300 million on new signings during the current transfer window.
Arsenal has made 19-year-old left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly available to Manchester United as a potential defensive solution. The club is looking to offset the £75 million cost of signing Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle. Chelsea has also been informed of the player's availability, though it remains unclear if they will pursue a transfer.
By the numbers
Player Background and Valuation
Lewis-Skelly signed a five-year contract with Arsenal last summer. During the 2025-26 season, he made 36 appearances across all competitions, including five league starts, and was part of the squad that won the Premier League under manager Mikel Arteta. His prospective transfer fee is estimated to be approximately £45 million.
Manchester United and Chelsea Market Activity
Manchester United has already invested significantly this summer, including £35 million for Youri Tielemans and £48 million plus £2 million in add-ons for Andrey Santos. The club is also considering RB Leipzig's 28-year-old left-back David Raum. Meanwhile, Chelsea has spent over £300 million this summer, including a club-record £117 million for Morgan Rogers and the additions of defenders Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Football.
