Manchester United set sights on Arsenal star with one Premier League start

Manchester United have added Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly to their left-back shortlist as they prepare for a summer reshuffle, Sky Sports understands.

The 19-year-old has made 14 Premier League appearances this season, but only one has been a start, prompting concern over his development pathway at the Emirates. Across all competitions he has featured 39 times in the previous campaign, yet his minutes have dipped sharply in the current term.

United officials view Lewis-Skelly as a dual-purpose target, comfortable at left-back or in midfield, and believe his composure under pressure, powerful dribbling and tactical intelligence fit the profile sought by the club’s recruitment team.

The move would address a problem position for the Red Devils. Tyrell Malacia is expected to depart once the window opens, Luke Shaw is in his 30s and battling persistent fitness issues, while Patrick Dorgu is now considered an attacking option rather than a specialist full-back.

Lewis-Skelly is the third left-back United have scouted recently, after Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown. Strengthening the engine room remains the priority, yet securing a long-term solution on the flank is also high on the agenda.

Arsenal’s stance is fluid. The player signed a five-year deal last year, but frustration over limited starts could open the door to an exit. With the Gunners needing to raise funds before adding to Mikel Arteta’s squad, a sale could suit all parties if Lewis-Skelly pushes for a fresh start.

United will continue to monitor the situation ahead of what promises to be a busy summer at Old Trafford.