Chelsea and Manchester United Reject Arsenal’s £45m Offer for Myles Lewis-Skelly

Arsenal shocked the Premier League by offering their academy graduate, Myles Lewis-Skelly, to rivals Chelsea and Manchester United. The north London club aims to recover funds after significant spending in midfield. Despite the young player’s growing reputation, both clubs responded unexpectedly to the proposal.

Rivals Decline Transfer Opportunity

Reports indicate Arsenal explored selling the 19-year-old versatile talent to direct competitors, with intermediaries pitching a fee around £45 million. According to The Telegraph, Chelsea declined the offer, choosing instead to pursue Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria. Meanwhile, Manchester United reportedly rejected the deal outright.

Arteta’s Support for the Youngster

“I’ve been tough on him. He had a spectacular season last year when he jumped into the first team,” said Mikel Arteta. “He had some difficult moments after that but stayed humble, focused, and aligned with what we wanted. I knew he was ready.”

The Arsenal manager praised Lewis-Skelly’s attitude and recent performances, highlighting his progress in training and on the pitch.

Lewis-Skelly Focused on Arsenal Future

Despite transfer rumors, Myles Lewis-Skelly remains dedicated to establishing himself at Arsenal. The Athletic reports the player has expressed no current desire to leave and wants to break into the starting lineup under Arteta.

“I want a legacy. I want to win everything there is to win in the game,” Lewis-Skelly once said. “I want trophies on the biggest stages while always learning and staying grounded.”

United and Chelsea Pursue Other Targets

• Manchester United: Their rejection ties to a specific recruitment plan under Michael Carrick. Instead of Lewis-Skelly, they are focusing on acquiring Newcastle’s left-back Lewis Hall due to fitness concerns over Luke Shaw.
• Chelsea: The Blues continue rebuilding their squad. Although signing a promising English youngster fits their pattern, they opted for the experience of Pep Chavarria to add balance to their defensive options.