1 month ago
Arsenal made it four wins from four in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats played a gritty, physical game, but the Gunners gave as good as they got, and battled to the win. With a massive ***** ist from David Raya saving a, uh, generously awarded penalty that would have made it 1-0 for the bad guys. Minutes later, Bruno Guimaraes put one top bins. Raya made another brilliant save later in the half. Deep in added time, Bruno put Bukayo Saka in on goal, earning a penalty and second yellow to Reinildo. Penalty converted. Game over.
The Sunderland crowd greeted Bruno with a chorus of boos when he replaced Myles Lewis-Skelly at halftime. They take their rivalry with Newcastle seriously. Unfortunately, it was very much a "keep booing, it only makes me stronger" moment. You could see from the little smile on Bruno's face that he was loving it and using it to fuel him. His "I can't hear you" celebration to the crowd after he'd put one on postage stamp was absolute perfection.
Great call from Mikel Arteta to pull Myles Lewis-Skelly at the break. Everything was off from him — poor touches, cheap fouls — it simply wasn't his night. The manager also had to swap Jurrien Timber for Ben White, who appeared to have tweaked his groin. Because when ***** nal get one right back healthy, the other gets injured. That's how it works. Timber was excellent, by the way.
The ***** nal subs that came on later in the second half, Eze, Merino, and Zubimendi, were mediocre to poor. The depth is tremendous but Mikel Arteta has his work cut out for him to keep everyone sharp so that when they are called into action they don't, say, give the ball away the only two times they get on it like Merino did today.
The Gunners could have and should have been ahead at halftime, but once again, they were profligate with scoring chances. Bukayo Saka was caught in two minds on a leaping volley and only managed glancing contact. Kai Havertz shot over the bar from in close. The German striker also forced a smart save with a brilliant control, turn, and volley move. Saka also flubbed two chances in the second half — he picked the wrong pass on a 4-on-2 break and he shot too close to the keeper. The side could do with a bit better finishing, but if you believe (as I generally do) that finishing ebbs and flows, as long as they keep generated the volume of chances, someone is in for a real hiding.
#second
The Sunderland crowd greeted Bruno with a chorus of boos when he replaced Myles Lewis-Skelly at halftime. They take their rivalry with Newcastle seriously. Unfortunately, it was very much a "keep booing, it only makes me stronger" moment. You could see from the little smile on Bruno's face that he was loving it and using it to fuel him. His "I can't hear you" celebration to the crowd after he'd put one on postage stamp was absolute perfection.
Great call from Mikel Arteta to pull Myles Lewis-Skelly at the break. Everything was off from him — poor touches, cheap fouls — it simply wasn't his night. The manager also had to swap Jurrien Timber for Ben White, who appeared to have tweaked his groin. Because when ***** nal get one right back healthy, the other gets injured. That's how it works. Timber was excellent, by the way.
The ***** nal subs that came on later in the second half, Eze, Merino, and Zubimendi, were mediocre to poor. The depth is tremendous but Mikel Arteta has his work cut out for him to keep everyone sharp so that when they are called into action they don't, say, give the ball away the only two times they get on it like Merino did today.
The Gunners could have and should have been ahead at halftime, but once again, they were profligate with scoring chances. Bukayo Saka was caught in two minds on a leaping volley and only managed glancing contact. Kai Havertz shot over the bar from in close. The German striker also forced a smart save with a brilliant control, turn, and volley move. Saka also flubbed two chances in the second half — he picked the wrong pass on a 4-on-2 break and he shot too close to the keeper. The side could do with a bit better finishing, but if you believe (as I generally do) that finishing ebbs and flows, as long as they keep generated the volume of chances, someone is in for a real hiding.
#second
2 months ago
Arsenal have several top defenders in their squad, but they are not satisfied and want more quality in that area, which has led to a reported interest in Borussia Dortmund left-back Daniel Svensson.
The Swede is regarded as one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga and is being monitored by several top teams, including AC Milan and Juventus. The Gunners are also interested in bringing him to the Emirates, despite already having several options available in his position.
The left back position is not an area where **** nal currently struggle, with Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapié both capable of playing there. Myles Lewis Skelly can also operate in the position, giving the Gunners several options within their squad.
However, **** nal have shown over the last few seasons that they are a team determined to improve constantly. The Gunners believe Svensson could bring new qualities to the position and potentially provide another option as they continue to strengthen their squad.
(Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
#arsenal #gunners #defenders
The Swede is regarded as one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga and is being monitored by several top teams, including AC Milan and Juventus. The Gunners are also interested in bringing him to the Emirates, despite already having several options available in his position.
The left back position is not an area where **** nal currently struggle, with Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapié both capable of playing there. Myles Lewis Skelly can also operate in the position, giving the Gunners several options within their squad.
However, **** nal have shown over the last few seasons that they are a team determined to improve constantly. The Gunners believe Svensson could bring new qualities to the position and potentially provide another option as they continue to strengthen their squad.
(Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
#arsenal #gunners #defenders
2 months ago
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Manchester United attempted to prise Myles Lewis-Skelly away from ***** nal this summer, but their efforts failed to bear fruit. The Red Devils were looking for Luke Shaw's long-term replacement this year and had identified the Gunners academy graduate as a possible option for the job.
The veteran left-back was in rejuvenated form in the 2025/26 campaign, during which he started every Premier League game for the first time in his career. Shaw is also the longest-serving player in Michael Carrick's squad and is the only player who has appeared in every Premier League season since 2014.
While the player's experience makes him an important member of United's squad, his relatively poor fitness history remains a cause for concern. The 31 year old may have been impeccable last season, but he has now entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford.
While United made a push for Newcastle United's Lewis Hall and Barcelona's Alejandro Balde this summer to address the situation, they also had their eyes on Lewis-Skelly.
#united #skelly #player #squad
Manchester United attempted to prise Myles Lewis-Skelly away from ***** nal this summer, but their efforts failed to bear fruit. The Red Devils were looking for Luke Shaw's long-term replacement this year and had identified the Gunners academy graduate as a possible option for the job.
The veteran left-back was in rejuvenated form in the 2025/26 campaign, during which he started every Premier League game for the first time in his career. Shaw is also the longest-serving player in Michael Carrick's squad and is the only player who has appeared in every Premier League season since 2014.
While the player's experience makes him an important member of United's squad, his relatively poor fitness history remains a cause for concern. The 31 year old may have been impeccable last season, but he has now entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford.
While United made a push for Newcastle United's Lewis Hall and Barcelona's Alejandro Balde this summer to address the situation, they also had their eyes on Lewis-Skelly.
#united #skelly #player #squad
2 months ago
Arsenal travel to Villa Park on Monday looking to continue a perfect start to the season, having won the Community Shield and beaten Coventry City 3-0 in their Premier League opener without conceding.
Mikel Arteta's side could become the first in the club's 140-year history to win five consecutive opening away fixtures of a Premier League season.
Jurrien Timber remains out with a groin issue, and William Saliba is a long-term absentee with a back problem. Bruno Guimaraes has a minor groin issue of his own but Arteta has not ruled him out of contention. New signing Ezri Konsa, who joined this summer from Villa, is available to face his former club but is expected to start on the bench given ******* nal's settled defensive pairing.
David Raya is set to continue in goal behind a back four of Ben White, Gabriel Magalhães, Cristhian Mosquera and Riccardo Calafiori. Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard are expected to anchor midfield, with Martín Zubimendi the likely third member of the trio ahead of Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis, both of whom Arteta has used in wide areas that double as auxiliary full-back cover, are set to support Kai Havertz in attack, with both players having scored or contributed directly to goals in the win over Coventry.
#premier
Mikel Arteta's side could become the first in the club's 140-year history to win five consecutive opening away fixtures of a Premier League season.
Jurrien Timber remains out with a groin issue, and William Saliba is a long-term absentee with a back problem. Bruno Guimaraes has a minor groin issue of his own but Arteta has not ruled him out of contention. New signing Ezri Konsa, who joined this summer from Villa, is available to face his former club but is expected to start on the bench given ******* nal's settled defensive pairing.
David Raya is set to continue in goal behind a back four of Ben White, Gabriel Magalhães, Cristhian Mosquera and Riccardo Calafiori. Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard are expected to anchor midfield, with Martín Zubimendi the likely third member of the trio ahead of Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis, both of whom Arteta has used in wide areas that double as auxiliary full-back cover, are set to support Kai Havertz in attack, with both players having scored or contributed directly to goals in the win over Coventry.
#premier
2 months ago
Manchester United are 'unlikely' to make more signings before the transfer window deadline next week.
Michael Carrick's side have been active in the summer transfer window and are nearing a £65m deal to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton, who will become the club's fourth senior signing of the summer.
Manchester United have rebuilt their midfield options after acquiring Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, while veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow has arrived as back-up to Senne Lammens.
The Red Devils have been linked with adding another forward and a left-back, but Sky Sports reports that further business is 'unlikely'.
United have been frustrated in their pursuit of Newcastle defender Lewis Hall, with the 21-year-old and ****** nal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly both too expensive as things stands.
#unlikely #transfer #window
Michael Carrick's side have been active in the summer transfer window and are nearing a £65m deal to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton, who will become the club's fourth senior signing of the summer.
Manchester United have rebuilt their midfield options after acquiring Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, while veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow has arrived as back-up to Senne Lammens.
The Red Devils have been linked with adding another forward and a left-back, but Sky Sports reports that further business is 'unlikely'.
United have been frustrated in their pursuit of Newcastle defender Lewis Hall, with the 21-year-old and ****** nal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly both too expensive as things stands.
#unlikely #transfer #window
2 months ago
Arsenal open their Premier League ***** le defence against Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium on Friday evening, just days after thrashing Manchester City in the Community Shield.
Mikel Arteta's side head into the new season as champions and heavy favourites against newly promoted opposition. The performance in Cardiff last weekend, capped by Calafiori's goal inside 26 seconds, gave an early indication of the intent Arteta wants to carry into the campaign proper.
William Saliba remains out long-term with a back injury, and Jurrien Timber is sidelined with a groin problem. Bruno Guimarães is a doubt for Friday after being substituted at half-time in the Community Shield with a thigh problem, later seen with an ice pack applied.
Arteta gave little away when asked about his fitness: "Let's see how he is. He's evolving really well, but let's see for tomorrow." Should he not be risked, Myles Lewis-Skelly is the likely replacement in midfield.
Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are both confirmed fit. The pair returned late from England's deep World Cup run and appeared as substitutes in the Community Shield win over Manchester City — both are now expected to start. Arteta has strongly implied, without confirming outright, that Ezri Konsa's move from Aston Villa is imminent, though the defender will not be involved against Coventry regardless.
#arsenal
Mikel Arteta's side head into the new season as champions and heavy favourites against newly promoted opposition. The performance in Cardiff last weekend, capped by Calafiori's goal inside 26 seconds, gave an early indication of the intent Arteta wants to carry into the campaign proper.
William Saliba remains out long-term with a back injury, and Jurrien Timber is sidelined with a groin problem. Bruno Guimarães is a doubt for Friday after being substituted at half-time in the Community Shield with a thigh problem, later seen with an ice pack applied.
Arteta gave little away when asked about his fitness: "Let's see how he is. He's evolving really well, but let's see for tomorrow." Should he not be risked, Myles Lewis-Skelly is the likely replacement in midfield.
Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are both confirmed fit. The pair returned late from England's deep World Cup run and appeared as substitutes in the Community Shield win over Manchester City — both are now expected to start. Arteta has strongly implied, without confirming outright, that Ezri Konsa's move from Aston Villa is imminent, though the defender will not be involved against Coventry regardless.
#arsenal
2 months ago
Mikel Arteta says that some of his **** nal squad "need to face that reality" that their futures lie elsewhere, but expects Myles Lewis-Skelly to stay at the club.
The midfielder, who can also play at full-back, has been linked with moves to Chelsea and Manchester United this summer.
But Arteta does not foresee the 19-year-old leaving the Gunners before Deadline Day on on 1st September.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of **** nal's Premier League opener at Coventry City, the Basque native said he was "100 per cent" confident that Lewis-Skelly would remain at the north London outfit.
Tough conversations will need to be had with other members of the **** nal squad, however. Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri have all been heavily linked with transfers this summer.
#arteta
The midfielder, who can also play at full-back, has been linked with moves to Chelsea and Manchester United this summer.
But Arteta does not foresee the 19-year-old leaving the Gunners before Deadline Day on on 1st September.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of **** nal's Premier League opener at Coventry City, the Basque native said he was "100 per cent" confident that Lewis-Skelly would remain at the north London outfit.
Tough conversations will need to be had with other members of the **** nal squad, however. Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri have all been heavily linked with transfers this summer.
#arteta
2 months ago
Mikel Arteta says he is "100%" confident Myles Lewis-Skelly will remain an ******* nal player this summer.
Lewis-Skelly has attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United but Arteta is adamant the 18-year-old will stay at the Emirates.
However, the Gunners boss accepts other exits are likely before the window shuts.
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"It's a really, really tough moment. We need to face that reality," Arteta said.
#stay
Lewis-Skelly has attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United but Arteta is adamant the 18-year-old will stay at the Emirates.
However, the Gunners boss accepts other exits are likely before the window shuts.
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"It's a really, really tough moment. We need to face that reality," Arteta said.
#stay
2 months ago
Less than five months have passed since Manchester City comprehensively beat ******* nal in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, a performance that laid out a gulf in quality between the two clubs, that promised to launch City to the ******* le, that landed a damaging psychological blow to brittle ******* nal minds.
In the following days it was hard to imagine how Mikel Arteta's team would recover from being so comprehensively outplayed. We know how that turned out. Here, on an August day in Cardiff, the two teams met again in a game that could not have been more different. ******* nal ripped City apart in a dominant 3-0 victory to win their third Community Shield under Arteta and 18th overall, behind only Manchester United's 21.
Just as too much was read into that Carabao Cup final, we should resist the urge to hand ******* nal the Premier League trophy before a ball is kicked. This was a glorified friendly and captain Martin Odegaard lifted the trophy with all the faux enthusiasm it deserved.
But in their slick interchanges of passing, in their ability to keep City's dangermen at bay, in the peerless performance of new signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, in the sheer strength in depth available to Mikel Arteta, there were undeniable signs that this ******* nal team might be as strong, perhaps even stronger, than last season's ******* le winners.
It took Riccardo Calafiori only 24 seconds to score ******* nal's first goal, finishing a clever pass by Myles Lewis-Skelly. It took Kai Havertz only four touches to add their second, heading home Tzolis's headed pass. By the time Martin Odegaard had added a brilliant third, taking Tzolis's pass in his stride before tricking Gianluigi Donnarumma into diving too early to leave the goal half empty, City were utterly beaten.
#city #only #pass #arteta
In the following days it was hard to imagine how Mikel Arteta's team would recover from being so comprehensively outplayed. We know how that turned out. Here, on an August day in Cardiff, the two teams met again in a game that could not have been more different. ******* nal ripped City apart in a dominant 3-0 victory to win their third Community Shield under Arteta and 18th overall, behind only Manchester United's 21.
Just as too much was read into that Carabao Cup final, we should resist the urge to hand ******* nal the Premier League trophy before a ball is kicked. This was a glorified friendly and captain Martin Odegaard lifted the trophy with all the faux enthusiasm it deserved.
But in their slick interchanges of passing, in their ability to keep City's dangermen at bay, in the peerless performance of new signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, in the sheer strength in depth available to Mikel Arteta, there were undeniable signs that this ******* nal team might be as strong, perhaps even stronger, than last season's ******* le winners.
It took Riccardo Calafiori only 24 seconds to score ******* nal's first goal, finishing a clever pass by Myles Lewis-Skelly. It took Kai Havertz only four touches to add their second, heading home Tzolis's headed pass. By the time Martin Odegaard had added a brilliant third, taking Tzolis's pass in his stride before tricking Gianluigi Donnarumma into diving too early to leave the goal half empty, City were utterly beaten.
#city #only #pass #arteta
2 months ago
Riccardo Calafiori has broken the record for the fastest goal ever scored in the Community Shield.
Calafiori opened the scoring forArsenal against Manchester City after just 24 seconds at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, racing onto Myles Lewis-Skelly's pass to fire past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The lightning start from thePremier League champions has set a new Community Shield record. Calafiori's opener is the fastest goal in the trophy's history, beating the previous record set by Manchester City's Bobby Owen against West Bromwich Albion in 1968.
Owen's first-minute goal set the Cityzens on route to a 6-1 win over West Brom, with the forward netting after just 35 seconds.
Arsenal's opener has put Mikel Arteta's side in the driving seat for the season's first silverware, as the Gunners look to win the Community Shield for an 18th time.
#record #goal
Calafiori opened the scoring forArsenal against Manchester City after just 24 seconds at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, racing onto Myles Lewis-Skelly's pass to fire past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The lightning start from thePremier League champions has set a new Community Shield record. Calafiori's opener is the fastest goal in the trophy's history, beating the previous record set by Manchester City's Bobby Owen against West Bromwich Albion in 1968.
Owen's first-minute goal set the Cityzens on route to a 6-1 win over West Brom, with the forward netting after just 35 seconds.
Arsenal's opener has put Mikel Arteta's side in the driving seat for the season's first silverware, as the Gunners look to win the Community Shield for an 18th time.
#record #goal
2 months ago
Jack Buchanan, Chief EFL Editor
Team news is in for this afternoon's FA Community Shield in Cardiff, with the headline news being that both Erling Haaland and Elliot Anderson are in the starting XI for Manchester City.
Arsenal also named a full-strength starting side, featuring Gabriel as well as Summer signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
Raya, White, Gabriel, Mosquera, Caliafori, Lewis-Skelly, Guimaraes, Odegaard, Madueke, Tzolis, Madueke. Subsititues: Arrizabalaga, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Merino, Rice, Eze, Dowman, Saka, Gyökeres.
Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Kovačic, Anderson, ****** yo, Foden, Doku, Haaland. Substitutes: Rulli, Guéhi, Marmoush, Cherki, Nico, Grealish, Aït-Nouri, Nunes, Lewis.
#anderson
Team news is in for this afternoon's FA Community Shield in Cardiff, with the headline news being that both Erling Haaland and Elliot Anderson are in the starting XI for Manchester City.
Arsenal also named a full-strength starting side, featuring Gabriel as well as Summer signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
Raya, White, Gabriel, Mosquera, Caliafori, Lewis-Skelly, Guimaraes, Odegaard, Madueke, Tzolis, Madueke. Subsititues: Arrizabalaga, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Merino, Rice, Eze, Dowman, Saka, Gyökeres.
Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Kovačic, Anderson, ****** yo, Foden, Doku, Haaland. Substitutes: Rulli, Guéhi, Marmoush, Cherki, Nico, Grealish, Aït-Nouri, Nunes, Lewis.
#anderson
2 months ago
Arsenal: Raya, White, Gabriel, Mosquera, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Guimaraes, Odegaard, Madueke, Tzolis, Havertz
Arsenal subs: Kepa, Hincapie, Merino, Rice, Eze, Dowman, Saka, Gyokeres
Manchester City: Coming soon
Manchester City subs: Coming soon
Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images
#white #mosquera
Arsenal subs: Kepa, Hincapie, Merino, Rice, Eze, Dowman, Saka, Gyokeres
Manchester City: Coming soon
Manchester City subs: Coming soon
Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images
#white #mosquera
2 months ago
Arsenal look set to hand Bruno Guimaraes his first start when they face Manchester City in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium. After stepping off the bench in the midweek win over Como, the Brazil midfielder is now in line to begin a game that will offer a proper early measure of Mikel Arteta's side.
There is no mystery here. ****** nal have had to manage the return of several players after their extended summer break following the World Cup. Guimaraes, Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli only returned to training at the start of the week, so caution has been the obvious approach. Even so, Arteta has made it clear they are ready to feature. "They will be available," Arteta said at his pre-match conference. "They trained with us today, they will train tomorrow. If they are in the condition we expect them to be, they will be involved."
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That points to Guimaraes getting the nod alongside Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has done the hard yards all summer and started every pre-season match. It is a sensible pairing, one offering control, legs and a bit of bite. ****** nal need that against Manchester City, because these games are usually decided by who gives the ball away less often.
At the back, ****** nal remain without Jurrien Timber and William Saliba. That leaves Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera as the likely options on the right side of defence, with Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori expected to complete the back line in front of David Raya.
#arsenal #city #side #summer
There is no mystery here. ****** nal have had to manage the return of several players after their extended summer break following the World Cup. Guimaraes, Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli only returned to training at the start of the week, so caution has been the obvious approach. Even so, Arteta has made it clear they are ready to feature. "They will be available," Arteta said at his pre-match conference. "They trained with us today, they will train tomorrow. If they are in the condition we expect them to be, they will be involved."
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That points to Guimaraes getting the nod alongside Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has done the hard yards all summer and started every pre-season match. It is a sensible pairing, one offering control, legs and a bit of bite. ****** nal need that against Manchester City, because these games are usually decided by who gives the ball away less often.
At the back, ****** nal remain without Jurrien Timber and William Saliba. That leaves Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera as the likely options on the right side of defence, with Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori expected to complete the back line in front of David Raya.
#arsenal #city #side #summer
3 months ago
Tuesday's news headlines suggested Myles Lewis-Skelly could be on the move, with two Premier League clubs reportedly interested.
One source told BBC Sport that Lewis-Skelly was offered to Manchester United in January, but ****** nal say they have not actively offered him to anyone.
United do need a left-back though with Patrick Dorgu, their most recent signing in the position, playing in an advanced role throughout pre-season.
Dorgu was mostly injured after Michael Carrick took charge, but all of his Premier League appearances under the United boss were on the wing or in a wide attacking role.
Luke Shaw started every Premier League game last season, but his overall fitness record is patchy.
#lewis #offered
One source told BBC Sport that Lewis-Skelly was offered to Manchester United in January, but ****** nal say they have not actively offered him to anyone.
United do need a left-back though with Patrick Dorgu, their most recent signing in the position, playing in an advanced role throughout pre-season.
Dorgu was mostly injured after Michael Carrick took charge, but all of his Premier League appearances under the United boss were on the wing or in a wide attacking role.
Luke Shaw started every Premier League game last season, but his overall fitness record is patchy.
#lewis #offered
3 months ago
Myles Lewis-Skelly is already a hot topic and the season isn't officially under way.
The 19-year-old's long-term future at **** nal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - behind Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie - as **** nal's third choice left-back.
In his breakthrough season in 2024-25, he quickly developed into one of the best young full-backs in the Premier League, which led to him earning a place in the England squad and becoming the youngest man to score on his Three Lions debut.
The following summer, the academy graduate was rewarded with a new five-year contract. But last season was more difficult.
Arsenal had considered listening to offers for Lewis-Skelly, with club sources indicating in April they would look to recoup a minimum combined £100m for Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.
#last
The 19-year-old's long-term future at **** nal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - behind Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie - as **** nal's third choice left-back.
In his breakthrough season in 2024-25, he quickly developed into one of the best young full-backs in the Premier League, which led to him earning a place in the England squad and becoming the youngest man to score on his Three Lions debut.
The following summer, the academy graduate was rewarded with a new five-year contract. But last season was more difficult.
Arsenal had considered listening to offers for Lewis-Skelly, with club sources indicating in April they would look to recoup a minimum combined £100m for Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.
#last
3 months ago
Chelsea have been presented with a surprise opening in the market, with ****** nal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly emerging as a possible summer departure after Bruno Guimaraes' arrival in north London. According to Football London, both Chelsea and Manchester United have been given the chance to explore a deal for the 19-year-old, in a development that would have felt unlikely only a short time ago.
From ****** nal's perspective, this is one to watch rather than one to rush. Lewis-Skelly remains highly regarded internally, and his profile as a Hale End graduate with senior experience gives him obvious value. He featured 36 times in all competitions last season, although only 19 of those appearances came as a starter, which tells its own story about where he currently sits in the pecking order.
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The timing of this situation matters. ****** nal's move for Bruno Guimaraes, completed for £75 million, has altered the midfield landscape. Lewis-Skelly has been used throughout pre-season as a defensive midfielder, largely because Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and Guimaraes have all been absent. That exposure has offered useful evidence for decision-makers, and the feedback appears mixed.
There is no doubt, however, about his talent. He ended last season strongly in the left eight role and did enough to earn a start in the Champions League final. That versatility, central midfield with the capacity to fill in on the left side of defence, is part of why Chelsea have tracked him for some time.
#lewis #season #bruno
From ****** nal's perspective, this is one to watch rather than one to rush. Lewis-Skelly remains highly regarded internally, and his profile as a Hale End graduate with senior experience gives him obvious value. He featured 36 times in all competitions last season, although only 19 of those appearances came as a starter, which tells its own story about where he currently sits in the pecking order.
Photo IMAGO
The timing of this situation matters. ****** nal's move for Bruno Guimaraes, completed for £75 million, has altered the midfield landscape. Lewis-Skelly has been used throughout pre-season as a defensive midfielder, largely because Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and Guimaraes have all been absent. That exposure has offered useful evidence for decision-makers, and the feedback appears mixed.
There is no doubt, however, about his talent. He ended last season strongly in the left eight role and did enough to earn a start in the Champions League final. That versatility, central midfield with the capacity to fill in on the left side of defence, is part of why Chelsea have tracked him for some time.
#lewis #season #bruno
3 months ago
Manchester United have reportedly added RB Leipzig captain David Raum to their left-back shortlist.
According to The Guardian, United may ****** s the defender in the coming weeks if they continue to have no joy with Lewis Hall.
Raum has spent the last four years with RB Leipzig and has played all of his football career in his native Germany thus far.
He represented his nation at the World Cup this summer, making one substitute appearance in the 7-1 thrashing of Curacao and featuring for the full 90 minutes of the Germans' group-stage defeat to Ecuador.
The 28-year-old poses as a considerably more experienced option than United's other targets for the left-hand side of defence, with Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly the two players being most heavily linked with moves to Old Trafford in recent days.
#leipzig #lewis #manchester #guardian
According to The Guardian, United may ****** s the defender in the coming weeks if they continue to have no joy with Lewis Hall.
Raum has spent the last four years with RB Leipzig and has played all of his football career in his native Germany thus far.
He represented his nation at the World Cup this summer, making one substitute appearance in the 7-1 thrashing of Curacao and featuring for the full 90 minutes of the Germans' group-stage defeat to Ecuador.
The 28-year-old poses as a considerably more experienced option than United's other targets for the left-hand side of defence, with Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly the two players being most heavily linked with moves to Old Trafford in recent days.
#leipzig #lewis #manchester #guardian
3 months ago
Chelsea have rejected the chance to sign **** nal's Myles Lewis-Skelly, who was offered to the West London club this summer, according to The Telegraph.
The Blues are eyeing midfield reinforcements as they look to bolster their engine room, but it appears they aren't interested in bringing Lewis-Skelly to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea could use an athletic, mobile defensive partner to Moises Caicedo in the double pivot following the departure of Andrey Santos.
Dario Essugo is still getting up to speed after suffering numerous injury setbacks last term. Meanwhile, Romeo Lavia continues his battle to stay fit for a whole season.
Chelsea signed Jordan Henderson, but he is advanced in age, while Valentin Barco might not have the physicality to operate in the centre of the park.
#skelly #west #london #telegraph
The Blues are eyeing midfield reinforcements as they look to bolster their engine room, but it appears they aren't interested in bringing Lewis-Skelly to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea could use an athletic, mobile defensive partner to Moises Caicedo in the double pivot following the departure of Andrey Santos.
Dario Essugo is still getting up to speed after suffering numerous injury setbacks last term. Meanwhile, Romeo Lavia continues his battle to stay fit for a whole season.
Chelsea signed Jordan Henderson, but he is advanced in age, while Valentin Barco might not have the physicality to operate in the centre of the park.
#skelly #west #london #telegraph
3 months ago
Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign a promising ****** nal youngster who isn't getting the chances he needs.
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The transfer window is peaking right now, with big deals getting done up and down the Premier League. Every day comes with a new rumour, and this exclusive from Football.London is a really interesting one.
The story claims that ****** nal have offered Chelsea (along with Manchester United) the chance to sign academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly, who faces a difficult road to first team football now that the Gunners have added Bruno Guimaraes to their already impressive list of options.
He made 19 starts last season, and faces the reality that that number could drop this year. Still just 19, Lewis-Skelly previously spent time in Chelsea's academy before coming through at ****** nal.
#arsenal #lewis #chance
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The transfer window is peaking right now, with big deals getting done up and down the Premier League. Every day comes with a new rumour, and this exclusive from Football.London is a really interesting one.
The story claims that ****** nal have offered Chelsea (along with Manchester United) the chance to sign academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly, who faces a difficult road to first team football now that the Gunners have added Bruno Guimaraes to their already impressive list of options.
He made 19 starts last season, and faces the reality that that number could drop this year. Still just 19, Lewis-Skelly previously spent time in Chelsea's academy before coming through at ****** nal.
#arsenal #lewis #chance
3 months ago
Micheal Carrick at Old Trafford with Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge and Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium. Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United have both been offered the chance to sign **** nal's highly rated 19-year-old midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly in a surprise late summer transfer window move, according to Football London.
The unexpected availability of the Hale End academy graduate stems from **** nal's high-profile midfield overhaul. Following the Gunners' £75m deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, competition for starting places under Mikel Arteta has intensified. To help balance the books and manage squad size after a busy summer, intermediaries have presented Lewis-Skelly to top Premier League clubs as a potential market opportunity.
Both Chelsea and Manchester United have held long-standing interest in the England youth international, and are currently **** sing their defensive and midfield depth late in the window. Able to play as an inverted left-back or a press-resistant central midfielder, Lewis-Skelly offers the tactical flexibility and composure highly prized by top managers. His ability to drive forward in transition and operate in central **** es makes him a versatile **** et for tactical systems requiring positional adaptability.
For Chelsea, Lewis-Skelly is a familiar profile to recruitment staff at Stamford Bridge, who tracked his progress prior to his breakthrough at **** nal. The Blues see his tactical adaptability as a good fit to strengthen their squad across multiple positions.
Manchester United, led by INEOS and manager Michael Carrick, are also **** sing their squad depth as they seek reliable cover for Luke Shaw and additional energy in central midfield. Old Trafford executives rate Lewis-Skelly as a high-upside English talent who fits their current recruitment focus on top domestic prospects.
#midfield #central #carrick
The unexpected availability of the Hale End academy graduate stems from **** nal's high-profile midfield overhaul. Following the Gunners' £75m deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, competition for starting places under Mikel Arteta has intensified. To help balance the books and manage squad size after a busy summer, intermediaries have presented Lewis-Skelly to top Premier League clubs as a potential market opportunity.
Both Chelsea and Manchester United have held long-standing interest in the England youth international, and are currently **** sing their defensive and midfield depth late in the window. Able to play as an inverted left-back or a press-resistant central midfielder, Lewis-Skelly offers the tactical flexibility and composure highly prized by top managers. His ability to drive forward in transition and operate in central **** es makes him a versatile **** et for tactical systems requiring positional adaptability.
For Chelsea, Lewis-Skelly is a familiar profile to recruitment staff at Stamford Bridge, who tracked his progress prior to his breakthrough at **** nal. The Blues see his tactical adaptability as a good fit to strengthen their squad across multiple positions.
Manchester United, led by INEOS and manager Michael Carrick, are also **** sing their squad depth as they seek reliable cover for Luke Shaw and additional energy in central midfield. Old Trafford executives rate Lewis-Skelly as a high-upside English talent who fits their current recruitment focus on top domestic prospects.
#midfield #central #carrick
3 months ago
Bruno Guimaraes is officially a Gunner! ******* nal announced the signing of the Brazilian midfielder on Saturday morning with the usual fanfare. The move makes the 28-year old the most expensive transfer for a midfielder over 26 (which is, admittedly, a little bit of a silly stat).
Bruno will wear the same number 39 kit that he did at Newcastle, which he wears because it was the number of his father's taxi in Brazil. It's a lovely nod to the hard work and sacrifices all parents do for their family. Despair all you kit number purists — ******* nal's midfield next season will be Zubimendi (36), Bruno (39), Rice (41), and Lewis-Skelly (49).
According to The Athletic, Edu and Tim Lewis had the outline of a deal in place for ******* nal to buy Bruno from Lyon in January 2022, but Mikel Arteta decided against the move, which gave Newcastle the chance to sign him instead. Nearly five years later, the Gunners will pay the Magpies £75M for their captain.
It's a solid deal for both clubs, which as Newcastle Sporting Director Ross Wilson emphasized, is what happens when you have two "sophisticated" parties negotiating. Newcastle say they didn't want to sell but that the combination of Bruno's desire to leave with the number ******* nal offered made it make sense. According to Wilson, ******* nal paid more than they wanted to for the Brazilian.
And ******* nal get their man. The success of the move from an ******* nal standpoint will be judged on the number of additions to the trophy cabinet over the next few seasons. It's a win-now move. That's fine. There are few transfer-available players in the world right now who unquestionably improve the Premier League Champions, and Bruno is one of them.
#arsenal #according #midfielder
Bruno will wear the same number 39 kit that he did at Newcastle, which he wears because it was the number of his father's taxi in Brazil. It's a lovely nod to the hard work and sacrifices all parents do for their family. Despair all you kit number purists — ******* nal's midfield next season will be Zubimendi (36), Bruno (39), Rice (41), and Lewis-Skelly (49).
According to The Athletic, Edu and Tim Lewis had the outline of a deal in place for ******* nal to buy Bruno from Lyon in January 2022, but Mikel Arteta decided against the move, which gave Newcastle the chance to sign him instead. Nearly five years later, the Gunners will pay the Magpies £75M for their captain.
It's a solid deal for both clubs, which as Newcastle Sporting Director Ross Wilson emphasized, is what happens when you have two "sophisticated" parties negotiating. Newcastle say they didn't want to sell but that the combination of Bruno's desire to leave with the number ******* nal offered made it make sense. According to Wilson, ******* nal paid more than they wanted to for the Brazilian.
And ******* nal get their man. The success of the move from an ******* nal standpoint will be judged on the number of additions to the trophy cabinet over the next few seasons. It's a win-now move. That's fine. There are few transfer-available players in the world right now who unquestionably improve the Premier League Champions, and Bruno is one of them.
#arsenal #according #midfielder
3 months ago
Myles Lewis Skelly has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United as they search for a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw this summer.
Shaw is entering the final year of his contract at the club, and United reportedly do not have an appetite to offer him an extension. This situation has encouraged them to explore options for a new left back, with Lewis Skelly now among the players they are considering.
The Red Devils previously attempted to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle United but were unsuccessful, leaving them to focus their attention on other targets. Lewis Skelly has now become a player of interest as they look to strengthen that position.
Arsenal could potentially face pressure if the defender continues to receive fewer minutes than he would like, as other clubs may attempt to take advantage of the situation. However, the Gunners have not indicated that they are willing to allow him to leave.
As reported by Football Insider, ****** nal have informed United that Lewis Skelly is not for sale. The club recognise his quality and do not want to strengthen a direct rival by allowing him to move to Old Trafford.
#lewis #myles
Shaw is entering the final year of his contract at the club, and United reportedly do not have an appetite to offer him an extension. This situation has encouraged them to explore options for a new left back, with Lewis Skelly now among the players they are considering.
The Red Devils previously attempted to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle United but were unsuccessful, leaving them to focus their attention on other targets. Lewis Skelly has now become a player of interest as they look to strengthen that position.
Arsenal could potentially face pressure if the defender continues to receive fewer minutes than he would like, as other clubs may attempt to take advantage of the situation. However, the Gunners have not indicated that they are willing to allow him to leave.
As reported by Football Insider, ****** nal have informed United that Lewis Skelly is not for sale. The club recognise his quality and do not want to strengthen a direct rival by allowing him to move to Old Trafford.
#lewis #myles
3 months ago
Xabi Alonso has told Chelsea he wants the club to explore an ambitious deal to sign ****** nal midfielder Martin Zubimeni.
Alonso is a long-term admirer of Zubimendi, who came through the Real Sociedad academy. The Chelsea manager is also a graduate of the San Sebastien side's youth system and coached Zubimendi during his time as head coach of Real Sociedad B, between 2019 and 2022.
According to Simon Phillips, Alonso has asked Chelsea to enquire about a deal. Zubimendi signed for ****** nal from Sociedad for a fee of around £51m last summer, and made 57 appearances across all competitions, scoring six times.
Arsenal are unlikely to want to part with the 27-year-old, despite his fall from favour across the run-in. Zubimendi was left out of the side for the Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, with Myles Lewis-Skelly preferred.
The Gunners are also closing in on the £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, to further reinforce their midfield group.
#zubimendi #martin
Alonso is a long-term admirer of Zubimendi, who came through the Real Sociedad academy. The Chelsea manager is also a graduate of the San Sebastien side's youth system and coached Zubimendi during his time as head coach of Real Sociedad B, between 2019 and 2022.
According to Simon Phillips, Alonso has asked Chelsea to enquire about a deal. Zubimendi signed for ****** nal from Sociedad for a fee of around £51m last summer, and made 57 appearances across all competitions, scoring six times.
Arsenal are unlikely to want to part with the 27-year-old, despite his fall from favour across the run-in. Zubimendi was left out of the side for the Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, with Myles Lewis-Skelly preferred.
The Gunners are also closing in on the £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, to further reinforce their midfield group.
#zubimendi #martin
3 months ago
Myles Lewis-Skelly has been impressed by the performances of ******* nal's youngsters during their match against Real Betis, despite the Gunners suffering defeat. The Spanish side secured a convincing 3-1 victory over ******* nal as Mikel Arteta made several changes throughout the match to give opportunities to the available players.
Arsenal have developed a strong reputation for producing talented young players through their academy. Several graduates have progressed into the first team, and the club continues to provide opportunities for emerging talents to show they are ready for senior football.
Lewis-Skelly is one of the academy graduates who has successfully established himself in ******* nal's first team. The defender is now in a position to support the next generation of players hoping to make the same breakthrough.
The youngsters involved in pre-season matches will look to use their opportunities to impress Arteta and his coaching staff. Lewis-Skelly can serve as an example for those players as they aim to earn more chances when the new campaign begins in the coming weeks.
Arsenal are expected to continue trusting their young talents when opportunities arise, and Lewis-Skelly believes they have the qualities needed to succeed. He told ******* nal Media:
#lewis #young
Arsenal have developed a strong reputation for producing talented young players through their academy. Several graduates have progressed into the first team, and the club continues to provide opportunities for emerging talents to show they are ready for senior football.
Lewis-Skelly is one of the academy graduates who has successfully established himself in ******* nal's first team. The defender is now in a position to support the next generation of players hoping to make the same breakthrough.
The youngsters involved in pre-season matches will look to use their opportunities to impress Arteta and his coaching staff. Lewis-Skelly can serve as an example for those players as they aim to earn more chances when the new campaign begins in the coming weeks.
Arsenal are expected to continue trusting their young talents when opportunities arise, and Lewis-Skelly believes they have the qualities needed to succeed. He told ******* nal Media:
#lewis #young
3 months ago
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes is leaving the Magpies for the Premier League champions after ****** nal agreed a reported $100 million deal for the Brazil star.
Guimaraes turns 29 in November and leaves Newcastle as perhaps their most important player since the departure of Alan Shearer. He had expressed interest in a move to ****** nal after the Magpies failed to seal a return to European football last season.
MORE — Ceilings, floors, and basements for all 20 PL teams
His 31 goals and 32 ****** ists in 195 appearances hardly tell the story of a midfielder who can play anywhere from the 6 up to the 10 and held a talismanic stature in the club, captaining them to a League Cup win that ended decades of silverware frustration.
For ****** nal, it's a statement of intent after losing the midfield battle and then some in their Champions League Final loss to PSG, where Mikel Arteta's men were limited to 25% possession and lost in penalties. The Gunners can now deploy a midfield three of Guimaraes, Declan Rice, and Martin Odegaard, with Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, and Myles Lews-Skelly bringing absurd depth to the side.
#mikel #champions #midfield
Guimaraes turns 29 in November and leaves Newcastle as perhaps their most important player since the departure of Alan Shearer. He had expressed interest in a move to ****** nal after the Magpies failed to seal a return to European football last season.
MORE — Ceilings, floors, and basements for all 20 PL teams
His 31 goals and 32 ****** ists in 195 appearances hardly tell the story of a midfielder who can play anywhere from the 6 up to the 10 and held a talismanic stature in the club, captaining them to a League Cup win that ended decades of silverware frustration.
For ****** nal, it's a statement of intent after losing the midfield battle and then some in their Champions League Final loss to PSG, where Mikel Arteta's men were limited to 25% possession and lost in penalties. The Gunners can now deploy a midfield three of Guimaraes, Declan Rice, and Martin Odegaard, with Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, and Myles Lews-Skelly bringing absurd depth to the side.
#mikel #champions #midfield
3 months ago
Manchester United are ****** sing whether an ambitious move for Myles Lewis-Skelly can be made this summer, while work also continues on a separate attempt to sign Lewis Hall. According to Independent, United "are investigating whether a deal for ****** nal's Myles Lewis-Skelly is possible", with the club seeking clarity on whether their Premier League rivals would even entertain talks.
This is described as an area of long-term interest. United's decision-makers "have long-standing interest in the Lewis-Skelly" and are now trying to establish whether ****** nal "would do business", particularly amid the north London club's aggressive plans in the market. It is an intriguing dynamic because Lewis-Skelly's status has shifted significantly over the past year.
There "was the possibility of a move last season", when the young defender endured difficult spells out of the side. Since then, however, his standing has risen sharply. The report notes that a "late-season revival has transformed his profile", highlighted by his start in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain and the impact he made as ****** nal surged over the line.
Photo IMAGO
That explains why ****** nal "prefer to keep him", even if wider squad changes could alter the picture. Possible arrivals such as Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior would reshape roles and competition for places. Even so, Lewis-Skelly "is not one of those they are actively looking to sell", which underlines the scale of any task facing United.
#united #myles
This is described as an area of long-term interest. United's decision-makers "have long-standing interest in the Lewis-Skelly" and are now trying to establish whether ****** nal "would do business", particularly amid the north London club's aggressive plans in the market. It is an intriguing dynamic because Lewis-Skelly's status has shifted significantly over the past year.
There "was the possibility of a move last season", when the young defender endured difficult spells out of the side. Since then, however, his standing has risen sharply. The report notes that a "late-season revival has transformed his profile", highlighted by his start in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain and the impact he made as ****** nal surged over the line.
Photo IMAGO
That explains why ****** nal "prefer to keep him", even if wider squad changes could alter the picture. Possible arrivals such as Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior would reshape roles and competition for places. Even so, Lewis-Skelly "is not one of those they are actively looking to sell", which underlines the scale of any task facing United.
#united #myles
3 months ago
Manchester United are considering a move for ******* nal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, as the Gunners close in on two top targets of their own.
The Independent report that Michael Carrick's side have a long-standing interest in the 19-year-old. United would like to bring the left-back to Old Trafford but are also targeting Newcastle's Lewis Hall.
Another exit from the Emirates is growing increasingly likely, with Christian Norgaard set to leave the Gunners for Everton. A £7 million transfer has been agreed for the 32-year-old midfielder, according to The Athletic.
The Denmark international's departure will make ******* e in midfield for the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes. The Times report that the Newcastle captain is now set to complete his medical, with an £80 million deal agreed. The Brazil international is expected to sign a five-year contract at the Emirates.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta's side are continuing to progress in their sensational move for Vinicius Jr. The Gunners have reportedly agreed terms with the superstar winger. Arteta insisted that his club are working "really actively" when asked about the blockbuster move.
#year #emirates #report
The Independent report that Michael Carrick's side have a long-standing interest in the 19-year-old. United would like to bring the left-back to Old Trafford but are also targeting Newcastle's Lewis Hall.
Another exit from the Emirates is growing increasingly likely, with Christian Norgaard set to leave the Gunners for Everton. A £7 million transfer has been agreed for the 32-year-old midfielder, according to The Athletic.
The Denmark international's departure will make ******* e in midfield for the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes. The Times report that the Newcastle captain is now set to complete his medical, with an £80 million deal agreed. The Brazil international is expected to sign a five-year contract at the Emirates.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta's side are continuing to progress in their sensational move for Vinicius Jr. The Gunners have reportedly agreed terms with the superstar winger. Arteta insisted that his club are working "really actively" when asked about the blockbuster move.
#year #emirates #report
3 months ago
Manchester United are investigating whether a deal for ******* nal's Myles Lewis-Skelly is possible, as they also press on with attempting to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle United.
The Old Trafford hierarchy have long-standing interest in the Lewis-Skelly and are aiming to see whether ******* nal would do business, given the English champions' plan to spend big over the next few weeks.
There was the possibility of a move last season, when Lewis-Skelly found himself out of the team for long stretches of the campaign, but a late-season revival has transformed his profile. The youngster started the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, and offered crucial energy in the late burst to clinch the ******* le.
It is for that reason that ******* nal prefer to keep him, but there is a sense the situation could change if the champions complete an expected deal for Bruno Guimaraes and another for Vinicius Junior.
The Newcastle United midfielder would come in as an eight, and could also do the pressing that would free Vinicius, should that sensational move come off. The changed dynamic could mean Lewis-Skelly having to re-assess again, however.
#skelly
The Old Trafford hierarchy have long-standing interest in the Lewis-Skelly and are aiming to see whether ******* nal would do business, given the English champions' plan to spend big over the next few weeks.
There was the possibility of a move last season, when Lewis-Skelly found himself out of the team for long stretches of the campaign, but a late-season revival has transformed his profile. The youngster started the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, and offered crucial energy in the late burst to clinch the ******* le.
It is for that reason that ******* nal prefer to keep him, but there is a sense the situation could change if the champions complete an expected deal for Bruno Guimaraes and another for Vinicius Junior.
The Newcastle United midfielder would come in as an eight, and could also do the pressing that would free Vinicius, should that sensational move come off. The changed dynamic could mean Lewis-Skelly having to re-assess again, however.
#skelly
3 months ago
Well folks, it's that time again. August is here and so begins ******* nal's slate of preseason matches. Today, the Gunners face Girona to cap off a week of training in Spain. They take on Real Betis (and Hector Bellerin) in Dublin on Wednesday, August 5th, Dortmund next Sunday in the Emirates Cup, and Como on August 12th before the Community Shield on August 16th. The Premier League season kicks off in less than three weeks — the 21st home to newly promoted Coventry.
Arsenal – Kepa, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz, Nwaneri, Dowman, Tzolis, Gyokeres
Everyone should be prepared to overreact wildly to a lineup several players off the first XI. Because that's what you do in the preseason, after all. None of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Ebere Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, David Raya, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, nor William Saliba are in today's squad.
The Brazilians rejoined the team in the last day or two. Gabriel Martinelli got married a few days ago in Greece but is back with the squad. Martin Ødegaard is due back next week. The England players after that and the Spanish contingent last of all. William Saliba will miss a fair bit of time recovering from the back injury he played through at the end of the season and during the World Cup.
The Gunners are also expected to do a fair bit of business before the start of the season. A move for Bruno Guimaraes seems close. The rumors are swirling around a massive move for Vini Jr. The club intends to sign a CB to cover during Saliba's absence. They may also sign a right back — Jurrien Timber is still recovering from the groin problem that kept him out of the World Cup.
#gabriel #season #saliba
Arsenal – Kepa, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz, Nwaneri, Dowman, Tzolis, Gyokeres
Everyone should be prepared to overreact wildly to a lineup several players off the first XI. Because that's what you do in the preseason, after all. None of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Ebere Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, David Raya, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, nor William Saliba are in today's squad.
The Brazilians rejoined the team in the last day or two. Gabriel Martinelli got married a few days ago in Greece but is back with the squad. Martin Ødegaard is due back next week. The England players after that and the Spanish contingent last of all. William Saliba will miss a fair bit of time recovering from the back injury he played through at the end of the season and during the World Cup.
The Gunners are also expected to do a fair bit of business before the start of the season. A move for Bruno Guimaraes seems close. The rumors are swirling around a massive move for Vini Jr. The club intends to sign a CB to cover during Saliba's absence. They may also sign a right back — Jurrien Timber is still recovering from the groin problem that kept him out of the World Cup.
#gabriel #season #saliba
3 months ago
The preseason is officially underway with the Gunners facing Girona for their first official friendly on Saturday as the defending Premier League champions look to capitalize on last season's successes. Bolstering the side has been a main emphasis, with Christian Tzolis and Ilan Mellier already in the fold.
It looks like the midfield will get a major boost as reports from numerous outlets this morning confirmed that ******* nal are finalizing the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle for approximately £80m. With everything seemingly agreed upon, there is little left beyond the medical, scheduled for Monday, and the official club announcement.
The path to his signing has been a tricky one. Despite early reports indicating that the player was easily sold on the move, Newcastle were adamant that they were not willing to sell their captain, especially after losing Sandro Tonali to Spurs as they looked to stave off a mass exodus of key players for the second year in a row. Manager Eddie Howe seemed convinced he'd stay, but also did not sound like he had much say in transfer matters during an interview last week. Whether the transfer of Bruno had any influence on it, Eddie Howe resigned from his position shortly after.
There's been a palpable bit of division over this transfer from ******* nal fans. He's a seasoned PL and Brazil national team veteran and undeniably talented, but his reputation as a hot head and a "dirty" player has given a few fans reservations, while others are more than willing to look past his previous transgressions (Jorginho's head is still ringing) if he helps the club win more trophies.
How he will fit into the midfield is the big question. Martin Zubimendi came into the side last season as the 6 with Declan Rice as the 8. By the run in, though, Zubimendi's form had dipped and Rice was deployed at the base of the midfield more often with Myles Lewis-Skelly. Guimaraes is a quality Rice ******* ogue and can play both the 6 and the 8 at a high level, which means that Arteta will have an excellent deputy to take minutes off of both he and Zubi. That he can slide into the starting lineup without a distinct drop in quality already makes him a smart acquisition.
#last #arsenal #bruno #eddie
It looks like the midfield will get a major boost as reports from numerous outlets this morning confirmed that ******* nal are finalizing the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle for approximately £80m. With everything seemingly agreed upon, there is little left beyond the medical, scheduled for Monday, and the official club announcement.
The path to his signing has been a tricky one. Despite early reports indicating that the player was easily sold on the move, Newcastle were adamant that they were not willing to sell their captain, especially after losing Sandro Tonali to Spurs as they looked to stave off a mass exodus of key players for the second year in a row. Manager Eddie Howe seemed convinced he'd stay, but also did not sound like he had much say in transfer matters during an interview last week. Whether the transfer of Bruno had any influence on it, Eddie Howe resigned from his position shortly after.
There's been a palpable bit of division over this transfer from ******* nal fans. He's a seasoned PL and Brazil national team veteran and undeniably talented, but his reputation as a hot head and a "dirty" player has given a few fans reservations, while others are more than willing to look past his previous transgressions (Jorginho's head is still ringing) if he helps the club win more trophies.
How he will fit into the midfield is the big question. Martin Zubimendi came into the side last season as the 6 with Declan Rice as the 8. By the run in, though, Zubimendi's form had dipped and Rice was deployed at the base of the midfield more often with Myles Lewis-Skelly. Guimaraes is a quality Rice ******* ogue and can play both the 6 and the 8 at a high level, which means that Arteta will have an excellent deputy to take minutes off of both he and Zubi. That he can slide into the starting lineup without a distinct drop in quality already makes him a smart acquisition.
#last #arsenal #bruno #eddie
