Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick has addressed the future of Myles Lewis-Skelly – insisting the club are very happy with the 19-year-old, while stopping short of fully closing the door on a potential sale amid fresh links to Manchester United.
Reports emerged last week that intermediaries had approached both Manchester United and Chelsea about the possibility of signing Lewis-Skelly this summer, with a reported price tag of £45 million attached. The Standard reported that those approaches came via intermediaries rather than Arsenal directly, and it is understood that Lewis-Skelly himself is not looking to leave the Emirates.
Despite that, the speculation has continued to gather momentum. Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has waded into the debate, labelling a potential move to Old Trafford an “absolute no-brainer” on the Stick to United podcast.
“I don’t think you can rely on Luke Shaw to be consistent for the whole season and that leads me to Myles Lewis-Skelly,” Rooney said. “We’re hearing that he could be available for not that much money, so I think that’s an absolute no-brainer. If you can get a player in who can play left-back and centre-midfield, that’s an absolute no-brainer. He’s young and he’s got a massive future ahead of him.”
Rooney acknowledged the optics of the deal from Arsenal’s perspective, adding: “Arsenal have spent a lot over the last couple of years so selling Lewis-Skelly makes some sense as it would be pure profit. I don’t think it would be a great look but I can see why they might sell him.”
Garlick speaks out
Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick moved to quash the speculation when speaking to talkSPORT, making clear the club’s position on their academy graduate.
“Myles has had a fantastic end to last season and he started this season really well and as I say we’re always looking to retain and build on our best players,” Garlick said. “Obviously there may be speculation, I’m not going to go into that from other clubs but we’re very happy with Myles and the position he’s in at the club.”
Arsenals CEO proceeded to make further comments to the BBC in which he was coy regarding Lewis-Skelly’s future.
The door left open
Speaking separately to the BBC, Arsenal’s chief executive appeared to leave open the possibility of a sale, grouping Lewis-Skelly alongside fellow academy graduate Ethan Nwaneri in his response.
“We’re not actively looking at selling those homegrown players,” Garlick said, “but if the right opportunity came up and it was right for them and right for the club, then we’d obviously consider that.”
It is a carefully worded statement. Arsenal are not pushing Lewis-Skelly out of the door, but they have not slammed it shut either. For Manchester United, who Rooney insists need a left-back as a priority, those words will be noted. Whether they are enough to prompt a formal £45 million offer before the window closes is yet to be answered.
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This also assumes that if Arsenal were to accept an offer that, Lewis-Skelly would be happy to join United. It must remain true that Lewis-Skelly is very popular amongst the fan base and so a deal seems to be very unlikely.
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Garlick saying they’re “very happy” with Lewis-Skelly while refusing to shut the door on a £45m sale is classic posturing — if United actually tests that valuation, that stance changes fast. Also telling that intermediaries approached clubs before Arsenal directly, which suggests the agent is driving this more than the player.
Classic Garlick — “very happy” but “not closing the door” is just polite code for “we’ll listen if the bid’s right.” £45m for a 19-year-old with limited senior starts feels steep, but if United are genuinely sniffing around, Arsenal would be mad not to at least entertain it.
Garlick saying “we’d obviously consider” is about as far from a hands-off stance as you can get — that’s a green light for any club willing to meet the £45m. And with intermediaries approaching United and Chelsea rather than Arsenal directly, it sounds like Lewis-Skelly’s camp are the ones pushing this, not the club.
Interesting that Garlick didn’t just flat-out reject the £45m talk — “we’d obviously consider” is hardly a hands-off statement. If intermediaries are approaching United and Chelsea directly, that suggests Lewis-Skelly’s camp is angling for a move, and £45m for a 19-year-old with his ceiling feels like a price that could get tested.
The “we’d obviously consider” line is doing a lot of heavy lifting here — classic non-denial that basically confirms a bid in the right ballpark gets discussed. Also, £45m for a 19-year-old homegrown starter feels like the kind of fee that makes you wonder if Arsenal are quietly braced for a PSR-friendly sale rather than actually trying to keep him.
Classic non-answer from Garlick — “very happy” but “would obviously consider” is basically an invitation for bids. £45m for a 19-year-old with a handful of senior starts is a tempting valuation, especially if intermediaries are already doing the legwork with United and Chelsea.
The “we’d obviously consider” line is doing a lot of heavy lifting here — if intermediaries are already sounding out United and Chelsea, that £45m price tag is basically an invitation. Garlick says they’re happy with him, but he’s not exactly slamming the door shut.
The “very happy” line rings hollow when Garlick won’t just shut the door outright. And £45m for a 19-year-old with that ceiling is exactly the kind of fee that makes clubs listen, even if the approach came through intermediaries rather than face-to-face.
Very happy with him” but won’t rule out a sale — that’s classic Arsenal positioning. The £45m tag via intermediaries feels like they’re inviting United to bid without officially putting him on the market. If Garlick was truly convinced, he’d have said “not for sale” and moved on.
Interesting that Garlick didn’t outright shut this down — “we’d obviously consider” is hardly a ringing endorsement for a 19-year-old academy product. With intermediaries already sounding out United and Chelsea at £45m, it feels like Arsenal are quietly preparing for a bidding war rather than dismissing the noise.
Garlick’s wording is telling: Arsenal are clearly pleased with Lewis-Skelly, but refusing to completely rule out a £45 million sale leaves the door open for United or Chelsea to test their resolve.
Garlick saying Arsenal are very happy with Myles Lewis-Skelly while refusing to completely rule out a sale is telling. With intermediaries reportedly testing the waters at Manchester United and Chelsea and a £45m price tag being mentioned, this could become a major summer storyline.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording leaves just enough room for speculation, especially with the reported £45m price tag and approaches to United and Chelsea. Arsenal would be taking a huge gamble selling a 19-year-old who is already showing he can contribute at senior level.
Garlick’s wording is telling: Arsenal are clearly happy with Lewis-Skelly, but refusing to completely rule out a sale leaves the door open for United or Chelsea to test that reported £45m valuation. At 19, though, moving him on would be a huge gamble.
Garlick’s wording is telling: Arsenal clearly value Lewis-Skelly, but refusing to completely rule out a £45m sale leaves the door open for Manchester United or Chelsea to test their resolve. At 19, selling a homegrown player with that potential would be a huge gamble.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording is hardly the firm commitment Arsenal fans want, especially with a reported £45m price tag and Manchester United and Chelsea circling. Lewis-Skelly’s versatility and potential make selling him a huge gamble.
Garlick’s careful wording is telling: Arsenal are clearly happy with Lewis-Skelly, but refusing to completely shut down talk of a £45m move leaves plenty of room for speculation. With Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly approached by intermediaries, this could become one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer stories.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording keeps the door open, but Arsenal would be crazy to sell Lewis-Skelly for £45 million after his breakthrough at just 19. The key question is whether Manchester United’s reported interest is genuine or simply being driven by intermediaries.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording is hardly a firm commitment, especially with Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly circling and a £45 million valuation being discussed. Arsenal should be very careful not to lose Lewis-Skelly’s versatility and potential.
Garlick’s wording is telling: Arsenal are clearly happy with Lewis-Skelly, but refusing to completely shut down a sale leaves the door open for that reported £45m Manchester United or Chelsea move. At 19, letting him go would still be a huge gamble.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording is hardly a firm declaration that Lewis-Skelly is untouchable, especially with the £45m figure and Manchester United links circulating. Arsenal will need to weigh the immediate fee against the value of keeping a 19-year-old who already looks comfortable at the highest level.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording leaves the door open, but Arsenal would be taking a huge risk selling Lewis-Skelly for £45 million after making such a strong start at 19. The reported interest from Manchester United and Chelsea certainly adds pressure to the situation.
Garlick’s wording is telling—Arsenal are clearly happy with Lewis-Skelly, but refusing to completely rule out a sale leaves the door open for Manchester United or Chelsea. At 19, though, £45m would only make sense if the club had a very strong replacement plan.
Garlick’s wording is telling—Arsenal are clearly happy with Lewis-Skelly, but refusing to completely rule out a £45m sale keeps the Manchester United and Chelsea links alive. At 19, though, selling a homegrown player with that much potential would be a major gamble.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording keeps the door ajar, but Arsenal would be mad to sell Lewis-Skelly for £45m after the teenager’s breakthrough season. The Manchester United and Chelsea links feel more like leverage than a deal that’s genuinely close.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording is hardly a firm commitment, especially with Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly circling over a £45m deal. Arsenal should be doing everything possible to keep Lewis-Skelly rather than leave the door open.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” remark leaves just enough ambiguity to keep the Manchester United and Chelsea speculation alive, despite Arsenal insisting they’re happy with Lewis-Skelly. At 19, selling him for the reported £45m would be a huge call.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” stance is hardly a firm commitment, especially with Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly circling and a £45 million valuation being discussed. Arsenal may be happy with Lewis-Skelly, but this wording leaves the door noticeably open.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording is telling—especially with £45m being mooted and intermediaries reportedly contacting Manchester United and Chelsea. Arsenal will be keen to keep Lewis-Skelly, but that price could make the decision far less straightforward.
Garlick’s wording is telling: Arsenal are clearly happy with Lewis-Skelly, but refusing to completely rule out a £45m sale leaves the door open for United or Chelsea to test their resolve. At just 19, selling him would be a major gamble.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording is hardly a firm hands-off stance, especially with the reported £45m price tag and interest from United and Chelsea. Arsenal will need to be careful not to let a promising 19-year-old leave before his potential is fully realised.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording is hardly a firm commitment, especially with intermediaries reportedly floating a £45 million move to Manchester United and Chelsea. Arsenal may be happy with Lewis-Skelly, but this leaves the door noticeably open.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording leaves the door open, especially with Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly circling and a £45m valuation being mentioned. Arsenal will need to balance that interest against the value of keeping a promising 19-year-old developed in-house.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording leaves plenty of room for speculation, especially with the reported £45m price tag and approaches from Manchester United and Chelsea. Arsenal will need to make clear whether Lewis-Skelly is genuinely part of their long-term plans or simply available for the right offer.
Garlick’s wording is telling: Arsenal are clearly happy with Lewis-Skelly, but refusing to completely rule out a £45 million sale leaves the door open for Manchester United or Chelsea to test their resolve. At 19, his versatility and potential make that a difficult decision.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording is carefully measured, especially with Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly circling and a £45m valuation attached. Arsenal should be in no rush to sell a 19-year-old who has already shown so much promise.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording leaves the door open, but Arsenal would be taking a huge risk selling Lewis-Skelly for £45 million after showing so much faith in the 19-year-old. The reported approaches from Manchester United and Chelsea only underline how highly he’s already valued.
Garlick’s “we’d obviously consider” wording is telling—Arsenal are clearly happy with Lewis-Skelly, but a £45m approach from Manchester United or Chelsea could still test their resolve. At just 19, selling now would be a huge gamble.
Garlick’s wording is telling: Arsenal are clearly happy with Lewis-Skelly, but refusing to completely rule out a £45m sale leaves the door open for Manchester United or Chelsea to test their resolve. At 19, his versatility and potential make that a fascinating situation to watch.
Garlick saying Arsenal are “very happy” with the 19-year-old while refusing to completely rule out a sale is telling. With intermediaries reportedly testing Manchester United and Chelsea at a £45 million valuation, Lewis-Skelly’s future could become one of the summer’s biggest stories.