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title: "Man Utd urged to make stunning Rashford swap for Arsenal star"
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published: "2026-08-11T13:33:42Z"
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# Man Utd urged to make stunning Rashford swap for Arsenal star

**Manchester United have been urged to use Marcus Rashford in a sensational swap deal for Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly. Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon believes the proposed exchange could benefit both clubs as uncertainty continues around the futures of both England internationals.**

Rashford has returned to Michael Carrick’s squad following his loan spell with Barcelona and is increasingly open to rebuilding his career at Old Trafford.

[ReadManUtd reported earlier on Tuesday](https://readmanutd.com/2026/08/11/marcus-rashford-excited-to-work-under-carrick-and-play-for-man-utd-again/) that the 28-year-old is excited by the prospect of playing for United again and working under Carrick.

> Myles Lewis-Skelly has been offered to Manchester United and Chelsea.\
> \
> Not a new link with either club, but fresh contact with both following the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes, as [@BobbyVincentFL](https://x.com/BobbyVincentFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and [@TomCantonMedia](https://x.com/TomCantonMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) called.\
> \
> Arsenal rewarded Lewis-Skelly with a new deal last… [pic.twitter.com/JoQCbFuFEm](https://t.co/JoQCbFuFEm)
>
> — Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) [August 11, 2026](https://x.com/JacobsBen/status/2087124284497912278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Man Utd urged to explore Rashford swap

[The Evening Standard reports](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-rashford-man-utd-lewis-skelly-b1292990.html) that Dixon has now suggested Rashford could be used in an extraordinary exchange involving Lewis-Skelly.

Dixon believes Mikel Arteta could help Rashford rediscover his best form at Arsenal, while Lewis-Skelly could benefit from a move which offers him more regular football.

It is important to stress that there is no indication United have actually proposed such a swap.

The Lewis-Skelly interest itself is more established.

[ReadManUtd reported earlier this month](https://readmanutd.com/2026/08/02/manchester-united-explore-arsenal-raid-for-england-international/) that United had investigated whether Arsenal would consider selling the 19-year-old as Carrick searched for another left-back.

At that stage, United had not made an offer and Arsenal preferred to keep their academy graduate.

Lewis-Skelly’s situation has since attracted further attention, although the Evening Standard says a United deal was not actively being pursued earlier this month.

The suggestion nevertheless arrives at an interesting moment.

United remain interested in strengthening at left-back, while Rashford’s future has changed significantly following his return to Carrick’s squad.

A direct swap remains hypothetical rather than an active negotiation, but Dixon believes it could provide both players with the fresh opportunities they need.