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Myles Lewis-Skelly suddenly got an opportunity towards the end of the season. |
With Tyrell Malacia set to leave the club and Luke Shaw getting older, Old Trafford have been monitoring Myles Lewis-Skelly since March.
The 19-year-old, a product of Arsenal's Hale End academy, has had a difficult season. Despite his natural position as a central midfielder, he has primarily been used at left-back and has struggled to compete with Riccardo Calafiori or Piero Hincapie.
Prior to the 35th round of the Premier League, Lewis-Skelly had only started two games. He had even been benched 17 times without being brought on as a substitute. This fueled much speculation about the future of the young English talent.
Manchester United are reportedly looking to take advantage of the situation to make a bargain. The Red Devils' management believes Arsenal could sell a player who has come through their academy to balance their finances and create more transfer budget.
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The situation changed for Myles Lewis-Skelly. |
However, things changed very quickly in just a few days. Lewis-Skelly was given a starting opportunity by manager Mikel Arteta in the 3-0 win against Fulham on May 2nd and immediately made a strong impression.
In the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid, the Spanish coach continued to place his trust in this young player instead of Martin Zubimendi.
Lewis-Skelly played brilliantly in the 1-0 victory and helped Arsenal reach the Champions League final. That performance transformed him from a forgotten player into a crucial asset for Arteta during the decisive phase of the season.
Arsenal currently have the opportunity to win both the Premier League and the Champions League. With things looking positive, Lewis-Skelly's departure from Emirates is almost non-existent. Therefore, Manchester United will likely have to shift their focus to other targets for the left-back position.
Source: https://znews.vn/sao-tre-arsenal-khien-mu-vo-mong-post1649662.html
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