Arteta Warns Chelsea And Man United To Keep Hands Off Lewis-Skelly

Arteta Warns Chelsea and Man United to Keep Hands Off Lewis Skelly Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed speculation surrounding Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future, insisting the highly rated academy graduate is expected to remain at the Emirates Stadium despite reported interest from Chelsea and Manchester United. Lewis-Skelly has emerged as one of Arsenal’s most valuable young players since making his senior debut in 2024. The versatile teenager has impressed in both defence and midfield and played an important role in Arsenal’s Premier League title-winning campaign last season. Reports had suggested Arsenal could consider selling the Hale End graduate as part of efforts to raise funds, with any transfer fee for a homegrown player potentially recorded as a significant accounting profit. Arteta, however, has moved to shut down the speculation. The Arsenal boss said he was “100 per cent” confident Lewis-Skelly would stay at the club. The Spaniard stressed that academy products offer Arsenal value beyond their financial worth because of their connection with the club and supporters. The manager added that Arsenal’s priority is to protect, develop and make their academy graduates increasingly important to the first team. Lewis-Skelly has already made 76 senior appearances, contributing one goal and seven assists. His versatility has further increased his importance to Arteta’s squad.With Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly monitoring his situation, Arteta’s comments represent a clear message that Arsenal have no intention of allowing one of their brightest young talents to leave.