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At A Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n Much has been made of Myles Lewis-Skelly\u2019s situation at Arsenal: Mikel Arteta has rarely used the Englishman this season with Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori ahead of him in the pecking order.<\/p>\n His future at the Emirates Stadium, as a result, is hanging in the balance as we near closer to the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n According to reports, Manchester United are in the race for his signature as they look for a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman shines as England U19 thrash Portugal<\/p>\n In fact, it has been reported that Myles Lewis-Skelly \u2013 who has played 66 times for his boyhood club since graduating from Hale End \u2013 has been offered to the Old Trafford outfit via intermediaries. <\/p>\n Although Arsenal minutes have been restricted for the 19-year-old this season, Lee Carsley still decided to call him up to England\u2019s Under-21s squad.<\/p>\n He started at left-back in his nation\u2019s 1-1 draw with Andorra Under-21s on Friday 27 March and then started again in their 4-1 victory over Moldova four days later \u2013 and he certainly impressed.<\/p>\n Footage of his all-rounder display has emerged: he was comfortable on the ball, driving into space when it opened up and he was also alert to loose balls in and around the engine room.<\/p>\n Myles Lewis-Skelly thrived in his hybrid role (which you can witness for yourself below) and it\u2019s sparked reaction from the Arsenal supporters.<\/p>\n \u201cPlease Arsenal, do not attempt to sell this boy,\u201d one wrote in response to the clip as another pleaded with Arteta by saying: \u201cArsenal can\u2019t afford to let Myles Lewis-Skelly go to Manchester United.\u201d<\/p>\n The common consensus from the Emirates Stadium faithful is that letting him move on would be a grave error.<\/p>\n \u201cThe obvious question here: why hasn\u2019t he been given a chance in midfield? We\u2019ve been crying out for a ball-carrying midfielder?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cArsenal will have a massive hater in me if they sell this kid. What a talent,\u201d another added as a fifth supporter wrote: \u201cTop midfielder, can play the number 8 role. We are wasting him at left-back.\u201d<\/p>\n For the Gunners, the London-born star has played 27 times (equating to just 1,298 minutes) this season and will no doubt be frustrated at his lack of game time in a trophy-chasing campaign. <\/p>\n Earlier this month, reports suggested that Lewis-Skelly \u2013 alongside Martin Odegaard and Ben White \u2013 was among the first-team players at risk of being sold because of Arsenal\u2019s hefty expenditure last summer.<\/p>\n Losing Lewis-Skelly at the end of the season would not be monumental given that Calafiori and Hincapie are decent options at left-back.<\/p>\n But his youth \u2013 combined with his enviable talent \u2013 means that he could be the club\u2019s starting left-back, or midfielder, for years to come.<\/p>\n Selling him would result in pure profit because he emerged through their academy ranks, which could entice Arteta into letting him move onto pastures new. A loan move (as a result) could be a logical outcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At A Glance: Myles Lewis-Skelly\u2019s future at Arsenal remains uncertain. Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for the 19-year-old. His latest display for England Under-21s has Arsenal fans talking. 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\nFan reaction to<\/strong> Lewis-Skelly\u2019s England masterclass<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Can Arsenal afford to lose Myles Lewis-Skelly?<\/strong><\/h2>\n