Declan Rice responds to major Myles Lewis-Skelly decision amid Arsenal exit talk
Arsenal have made a massive Myles Lewis-Skelly announcement, and midfielder Declan Rice has reacted to the news.
Lewis-Skelly broke through into the Gunners’ first team last season, making 15 Premier League starts as Mikel Arteta’s side finished second.
The 18-year-old came through the academy system in North London and impressed during the second half of last season as he made the step up to the senior side.
In March, Lewis-Skelly made his first-ever appearance for England, scoring on his debut against Albania as well as being awarded Man of the Match.
Lewis-Skelly signs new Arsenal contract
Arsenal have announced that Lewis-Skelly has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
The Hale End graduate penned a new five-year deal on Tuesday, which will see him remain at the Emirates until 2030.
There were rumours that Real Madrid were interested in Lewis-Skelly, and were prepared to make a swoop for the youngster, but in the end he has committed his future to his boyhood club.
Arsenal announced the news on Instagram, sharing a photo of the left-back with the caption: “The next chapter.”
Rice shared the post to his story, adding a love-heart eyes emoji to show his excitement at the news.
Arsenal set for busy summer
Arsenal have now secured the futures of two key players this summer, after Gabriel signed a new four-year deal with the club.
Having two of their starting defenders tied down to new contracts represents an impressive start to the transfer window, but Gunners fans will now be expecting some incomings.
It has emerged that Arsenal are interested in bringing in Christian Norgaard from Brentford, and with the potential fee being around £10million, it shouldn’t deplete their finances too much.
The North London side are also expected to add both Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi to their ranks, before they turn their full attention to a centre forward.
Both Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres have been touted as potential options up front, but it is still unknown which of the two, if either, will be playing their football at the Emirates next season.