Everton and West Ham join race for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly
Myles Lewis-Skelly is attracting serious Premier League interest, with Everton and West Ham United both monitoring the Arsenal teenager ahead of a potential summer loan move, according to CaughtOffside. A Breakthrough Talent Starved of Minutes The 19-year-old burst onto the scene last season, but despite featuring in six of Arsenal’s nine Champions League games — including standout wins over Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan — he’s managed just 312 Premier League minutes this campaign. With Riccardo Calafiori and new loan signing Piero Hincapié ahead of him at left back, Lewis-Skelly is firmly third in the pecking order. Why a Loan Makes Sense for Both Parties Arsenal are reportedly open to a temporary exit next summer, keen to see the England youth international get consistent top-flight football. Crystal Palace are also said to be in the mix alongside Everton and West Ham — making this one of the more intriguing domestic loan battles to watch. Arteta’s Evolution Changes the Equation Mikel Arteta’s squad has evolved significantly. His current Arsenal side is more physically robust and direct than previous iterations — a shift that’s shaped recruitment and, consequently, squeezed Lewis-Skelly’s opportunities. For a player of his potential, regular game time [...]
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