Myles Lewis-Skelly: Bookies install new club as favourites to sign Arsenal star
Myles Lewis-Skelly is most likely to leave Arsenal for Man United before the window closes according to some top UK bookmakers.
Widespread reports have claimed that Lewis-Skelly has been offered to Man United and Chelsea as his future at Arsenal is questioned.
The 19-year-old burst onto the scene in the 2024-25 campaign as he featured 39 times across all competitions for the Gunners.
He became the youngest-ever player to score on his senior England debut last March too, but has struggled over the last 12 months.
Lewis-Skelly played 36 times last season, but only started five Premier League games as Mikel Arteta's side romped to the title.
He could leave the Emirates before the summer window closes as United and Chelsea weigh up a move to bolster their defensive ranks.
Man United are the clear favourites to sign Myles Lewis-Skelly ahead of Chelsea
Sources previously revealed to Football Insider that United were keen on Lewis-Skelly ahead of the summer transfer window.
Luke Shaw started in all 38 of their Premier League matches last season, but Michael Carrick wants the club to sign a new left-back as they prepare to return to the Champions League.
Conflicting reports have emerged around Arsenal's position on selling Lewis-Skelly, while Sky Sports have claimed that Chelsea have now enquired about signing him this summer.
United are still being backed to land his services, after they were installed as the favourites to sign him at odds of 11/10 with some top UK bookmakers.
Chelsea are 7/4 to be his next club, while Newcastle are 3/1 and both Liverpool and Bournemouth are priced at odds of 5/1.
Lewis-Skelly's stats show that United can do better
The 19-year-old is a central midfielder by trade, but has mainly played at left-back for Arsenal and would surely be playing there if he joined the Red Devils.
His stats from last season compared to Shaw show that United may well be better served looking elsewhere for a new signing.
Shaw registered two more goal contributions and created one more big chance than the teenager in the Premier League last season.
He also completed more long balls and crosses per 90 minutes, while he won more ground and aerial duels per 90 too.
The 30-year-old even made more interceptions, tackles, clearances and blocks per 90 than Lewis-Skelly, so United may need someone else to bolster their ranks.