Manchester United are assessing whether an ambitious move for Myles Lewis-Skelly can be made this summer, while work also continues on a separate attempt to sign Lewis Hall. According to Independent, United “are investigating whether a deal for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly is possible”, with the club seeking clarity on whether their Premier League rivals would even entertain talks.
This is described as an area of long-term interest. United’s decision-makers “have long-standing interest in the Lewis-Skelly” and are now trying to establish whether Arsenal “would do business”, particularly amid the north London club’s aggressive plans in the market. It is an intriguing dynamic because Lewis-Skelly’s status has shifted significantly over the past year.
Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer stance emerges
There “was the possibility of a move last season”, when the young defender endured difficult spells out of the side. Since then, however, his standing has risen sharply. The report notes that a “late-season revival has transformed his profile”, highlighted by his start in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain and the impact he made as Arsenal surged over the line.
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That explains why Arsenal “prefer to keep him”, even if wider squad changes could alter the picture. Possible arrivals such as Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior would reshape roles and competition for places. Even so, Lewis-Skelly “is not one of those they are actively looking to sell”, which underlines the scale of any task facing United.
Lewis Hall remains on Manchester United radar
Alongside this, United are “hopeful of a deal for Hall”. The report adds that “He is open to the prospect amid a tumultuous summer for Newcastle United”, although any agreement would clearly be complicated. As stated, “It would still require a lot to actually get a deal done.”
From United’s perspective, these are the sort of checks elite clubs make early…
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