It is the midfield that will be a priority in the summer transfer window, but Manchester United have also started to lay the foundations for a significant upgrade at left-back. Luke Shaw needs real competition, Tyrell Malacia is expected to be sold this summer, while Patrick Dorgu is now seen as more of an attack-oriented option in the squad, than a natural place in defence. Now it is reported that the United management is positioning themselves to bring in the next generation of left-backs from Arsenal.
Arsenal are preparing for a summer of change, and while new deals are expected, departures are also on the agenda – with Lewis-Skelly now among those likely to make a change. The 19-year-old has long been considered one of the club’s most promising young talents, but the road to playing time in the first team has become increasingly tough. With Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori coming in, Lewis-Skelly has moved further away from playing time, where there have also been no openings in a more attacking role.
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According to Teamtalk’s sources , the 19-year-old is now open to a transfer to play regularly, while Arsenal are willing to cash in on the sale of the homegrown player. United’s recruitment team has been actively following Lewis-Skelly, where the club will be the favourite to sign the super talent, it is reported.
A teenager who already has game time in 66 games for Arsenal’s first team and six games for England’s senior national team. Without a doubt, a very exciting signing for Man Utd with a market value of 35 million euros (transfermarkt).
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