Liverpool Urged to Interrupt Man Utd and Chelsea's Pursuit of Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly
Liverpool have been advised to challenge Manchester United and Chelsea in their interest for Arsenal's young talent, Myles Lewis-Skelly. This versatile 19-year-old midfielder has recently been offered to these Premier League clubs, yet some voices believe he would fit perfectly at Anfield, especially as competition on the left side of Liverpool's defence.
Arsenal Open to Selling Domestically
According to talkSPORT, Arsenal have made Lewis-Skelly available to both Man Utd and Chelsea. The Gunners are eager to recover funds following their recent £75 million signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle. With Guimaraes now joining a midfield lineup that includes Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Merino, Lewis-Skelly's future at Arsenal seems uncertain.
Calls for Liverpool to Enter the Race
Darragh MacAnthony, owner of Peterborough United, expressed his admiration for Lewis-Skelly and questioned why Liverpool haven't shown interest yet. He suggested the player could be worth between £40 million and £60 million, considering his age and English nationality.
Competition Needed at Liverpool’s Left-Back Spot
MacAnthony highlighted the need for more competition for Liverpool’s left-back role, currently led by Milos Kerkez. Although Kerkez is set as first-choice ahead of Kostas Tsimikas, who is eager to fight for his place, MacAnthony believes Lewis-Skelly would be a valuable addition.
"All day long. We need competition for our left-back. No disrespect to Tsimikas, but not for me. And, he can play in midfield, we've seen him in that role..."
When asked if Lewis-Skelly’s main position is midfield, MacAnthony confirmed it was, stating Liverpool needs a player with defensive skills who also has attacking ability.
Emotional Impact on the Player
The situation brings up questions about how Lewis-Skelly might feel. He started five Premier League games last season and is an Arsenal academy graduate who proved himself last term. Presenter Max Scott asked MacAnthony if the player might feel frustrated about being offered to other clubs so soon.
What’s Next for Lewis-Skelly?
Manchester United and Chelsea must decide whether to make a formal move for Lewis-Skelly, whose price tag is estimated around £45 million before the transfer window closes. Meanwhile, Liverpool could follow MacAnthony’s advice and jump into talks, potentially strengthening their squad for the season ahead.
