MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY is being eyed for a stunning transfer by Real Madrid, according to reports.
The youngster has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under at the Emirates, playing 42 games for the Gunners and chipping in with one goal and three assists.
However, having signed his first professional contract in October 2023, the 18-year-old could already be set to move away from north and end a decade-long association with the club.
That’s because with just one year left on his contract, Real Madrid are now “sniffing around”; the situation as they possibly eye another free transfer for an English star.
According to The Guardian, negotiations between the player and over new terms are “not going well.”;
And this has left Spanish giants Real on red alert to sign the international full-back.
The club are already set to land ‘s own English international full-back in , who is leaving the Premier League champions when his contract expires.
Combined with already at the club, it means ‘s could feature as many as three English stars at the Bernabeu.
But ultimately, the player’s future could depend on where he is seen as playing long-term.
played as a midfielder during his days in the Hale End Academy, but has primarily starred as a left-back – often inverting – since breaking into the Arsenal first-team.
However, Arteta has hinted at a possible switch into midfield from next season for the teenager.
He said: “He is very intelligent, very willing and very physical. If you have those three ingredients and you have a personality that can go through blips — it can happen — that is Myles. That is what he has done.
“He can do as a 6 and an an 8. It will depend a lot on the relationships and the chemistry with other players, how this evolves within the team.
“And , which direction it goes , what demands of certain positions as well. He is certainly a player that can play a in lots of positions.”;
Lewis-Skelly was selected in ‘s latest England squad.
Tuchel deployed him as a full-back in his last two Three Lions’ appearances, World Cup qualification clashes against and Latvia in March, the first of which Lewis-Skelly scored in.
Arsenal are also in negotiations with fellow starlet .
Losing him to Los Blancos, who have also been long-term admirers of , would be a bitter blow to the Gunners long-term plans.
In terms of incomings this summer, Arsenal have submitted an offer to land star but have been
However, the Blues being boosted after news emerged that may give the Gunners a clear shot at the former Coventry ace.
