Arsenal Youngster, Myles Lewis Skelly at 18 years of age has become a top target for many clubs. Some of the Biggest clubs in the world including Real Madrid are very much keen to sign him this summer. Lewis Skelly plays at a Left back position for Arsenal. He had a breakthrough season in 2024/25. Arsenal were troubled by the injury concerns of Zinchenko. In this situation, Skelly Perfectly took up the responsibility and Became a first choice starter for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta sees huge potential in this player. He would be very keen to keep Skelly at the club for many more years.
❤️🏴 “Myles Lewis-Skelly called up by England makes us proud”, says Mikel Arteta.
“It’s a huge moment for him, getting the call from England. We’re very happy”.
Here Myles with Sam Fagbemi (now at Man City) who scouted him for Arsenal as a kid. pic.twitter.com/OzCmfZHhxF
As per sources, Myles Lewis Skelly has been heavily linked to Real Madrid. Some reports suggest that Madrid will try to push for His move in this summer transfer window.
The Left Back situation has been an issue for Real Madrid for a while now. They have Mendy as a Left Back, but Mendy has injury issues and also he is considered weak in attacks. Although he is defensively a good player but Madrid under Xabi Alonso look to make some key changes.
As Xabi Alonso has said, “The Real Madrid fans are excited to begin this new era, to grow, and to make the history of this club even greater….We have fantastic players, we have a team that has a lot of potential, [capable of] a very good present and a very good future,”.
Xabi continued, “That gives me a lot of reason to come here with a lot of energy and a lot of hope that I can get the best out of all the players and build a great team.I want a team that transmits emotion, energy, ambitious play and connects with the fans.”
Xabi Alonso has made it clear about what he expects from the team and the club. As per sources close to the club, An offer for Lewis Skelly can be made soon by Real Madrid.
Arsenal would try to keep Skelly at the club. They see him as a top talent. Mikel Arteta Believes Skelly is a player for long term success at the club. Even if any offer comes for Skelly it is likely to get rejected by the Gunners. However, Any offer that is too good to reject may change the situation. Also, if Real Madrid lure Skelly to move it can become a problem for Arsenal. If Skelly decides to join Madrid, Arsenal may have to discuss the deal with Madrid.
🔴⚪️✨ Arteta: “Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly are doing something exceptional, like going from Karting to Formula 1 in one day”.
“They didn’t have any loan, spells, any experience in Championship… from the Academy to Arsenal first team football. That’s very rare, exceptional”. pic.twitter.com/BD7RF08WyL
For a young Prodigy like Skelly such situations are not surprising. The 18 year old fullback has become a starter for a Big club like Arsenal. He has been composed and smart with the ball. Also, he has been very good both attackingly and defensively. Arsenal Feel that they can keep him at the club for future success. However, when a club like Real Madrid knocks on the door it becomes too hard to resist. It becomes a tough job for Arsenal if Skelly gets interested in Real Madrid Project.
As of now, Although there are heavy links, Nothing is finalised. The Situation is developing, it will become clear in the next few days. This is an Interesting Deal to look out for.
How will Arsenal find a solution for the ‘Skelly Situation’? Can Real Madrid use their pull to lure skelly? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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