Manchester United are investigating whether Arsenal would consider selling Myles Lewis-Skelly as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen at left-back.
The situation remains at an exploratory stage, with Arsenal currently preferring to keep the England international.
The Independent reports that United have a long-standing interest in the 19-year-old and are attempting to establish whether a deal could become possible this summer. Lewis-Skelly’s ability to operate at left-back and in midfield is understood to appeal to the Old Trafford hierarchy.
United are yet to make an offer and Arsenal are not actively looking to sell their academy graduate. However, their position could reportedly be affected if Mikel Arteta completes major deals for Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior.
Myles Lewis-Skelly to Manchester United adds another left-back option
Lewis-Skelly established himself in Arsenal’s first team during the 2024/25 campaign before finding regular starts harder to secure last season.
His situation improved towards the end of the campaign, when he returned to Arteta’s team and started Arsenal’s Champions League final victory over Paris Saint-Germain. That resurgence is one reason Arsenal currently want him to stay.
United’s interest also comes while they continue working on a move for Lewis Hall.
ReadManUtd reported on Saturday that United are preparing a £60million move for the Newcastle defender, with Fabrizio Romano confirming Hall has been internally approved at Old Trafford. Newcastle remain reluctant to sell the 21-year-old.
That makes Lewis-Skelly an interesting alternative for Carrick.
Luke Shaw remains United’s most experienced specialist left-back, while Lewis-Skelly could offer cover in two areas of the squad. His ability to step into midfield would also give Carrick greater tactical flexibility.
For now, United appear to be testing Arsenal’s position rather than advancing towards an agreement.
Arsenal want to keep Lewis-Skelly, so any move would depend on their remaining transfer business creating an unexpected opportunity before the window closes.
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