Premier League Clubs Monitor Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly

Arsenal face a potential dilemma over the future of promising defender Myles Lewis-Skelly, as several Premier League clubs monitor the 19-year-old's limited playing time ahead of the January transfer window. The versatile academy graduate, who can operate at left-back or in midfield, has yet to start a Premier League match this season despite his breakthrough campaign last year.

Lewis-Skelly enjoyed a standout 2024-25 season, making 38 appearances across all competitions and earning his first England call-up in March. He scored on his debut in a 3-0 World Cup qualifier win over Albania and has since accumulated six caps. However, his progress has stalled in the current 2025-26 term. With just 87 minutes of Premier League action from seven substitute appearances, he has been overtaken in the left-back pecking order by Riccardo Calafiori, who has started every league game due to his consistent form and fitness. Piero Hincapie also edges him out, particularly in recent Champions League outings, such as Arsenal's 3-0 victory away at Slavia Prague.

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