Manchester United Eyes Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly as Summer Transfer Target

According to Sky Sports News, Manchester United has included Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly in their list of potential left-back signings for the upcoming summer transfer window. This news comes after it was revealed that Newcastle's Lewis Hall and Eintracht Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown are also being considered to bolster the position. Lewis-Skelly, who signed a five-year contract with Arsenal last summer, is highly regarded at the Emirates Stadium, having been one of the club's standout academy graduates in recent years. However, he has only started one Premier League game this season. Despite this, he has started six Champions League games, but England manager Thomas Tuchel has advised him that he needs more playing time to be considered for the World Cup squad. Arsenal is also looking to strengthen its squad this summer and may need to sell players to facilitate these additions. If they decide to let Lewis-Skelly go, it would represent a 100 percent profit, given that he came through the club's youth ranks. In addition to left-back, Manchester United is prioritizing central midfield and left-wing, with players like Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson, Yan Diomande, and Iliman Ndiaye being closely scrutinized. Harry Maguire has emphasized the need for new signings to improve the squad, stating that they 'need bodies' to come in this summer. Maguire is currently in advanced talks to sign a new deal at Old Trafford, with his current contract set to expire. The club's managerial situation is also uncertain, with Michael Carrick remaining interim until the end of the season. Analysis suggests that Lewis-Skelly has huge potential, having become Mikel Arteta's first-choice left-back last season. At 19, there is still room for growth, and he could offer something different at left-back with his technical ability to play inside and provide composure in tight spaces. Having come through Arsenal's academy in a different position, there is also the possibility of returning him to his natural role in midfield, which could excite potential suitors.