Although it is the midfield that is the top priority in the summer transfer window, opportunities will arise that Manchester United just have to consider. So when the representatives of one of Arsenal’s biggest talents offer the client’s services, then the opportunity comes that United can hardly refuse.
Arsenal are preparing for a summer of changes, and while new deals are expected, departures are also on the agenda – with Lewis-Skelly now among those likely to change clubs. 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. The Daily Mail’s sources also report that the left-back is at a crossroads at Arsenal, and that he is now being considered by United after being offered to the club via so-called intermediaries.
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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