Liverpool Advised to Intervene in Arsenal's Offer of Myles Lewis-Skelly to Man Utd and Chelsea

Liverpool have been urged to step in and challenge Manchester United and Chelsea for the signature of promising Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly. The talented teenager has recently been made available to these Premier League clubs, sparking interest in where he might best fit.

Arsenal Considering Domestic Offers

Reports from talkSPORT reveal that Arsenal have offered Lewis-Skelly to both Man Utd and Chelsea. The club aims to balance their books after spending £75 million on Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle last week. At 19 years old, Lewis-Skelly faces a challenging midfield future with new arrivals like Guimaraes joining established players Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Merino.

Call for Liverpool to Enter the Race

Darragh MacAnthony, owner of Peterborough United, insists Liverpool should jump into the bidding to add competition for their left-back spot. He commented, "I love him, I think he's a great, young player. Why hasn't he been offered to Liverpool? Someone said, 'What's he worth?' I said, anywhere from £40-60 million for a player that age who is English."

Competition for Defensive Position

Milos Kerkez is expected to be Liverpool's first-choice left-back this season, competing with Kostas Tsimikas, who is eager to keep his place. MacAnthony believes Lewis-Skelly would bring valuable depth, saying, "All day long. We need competition for our left-back. No disrespect to Tsimikas, but not for me. And he can also play in midfield—we've seen him there before." When it was noted that Lewis-Skelly's strongest role might be in midfield, MacAnthony agreed: "Correct. Liverpool are in need of that kind of player who combines defensive skills with technical attacking ability."

Player's Potential Frustration Over Transfer Speculation

Questions have emerged about how Lewis-Skelly might feel amid talks of leaving, especially since he made only five Premier League starts last season. Presenter Max Scott asked MacAnthony whether, as a club owner and businessman, he understood the emotional side, considering Lewis-Skelly is an Arsenal academy graduate who recently broke into the team. MacAnthony acknowledged the complexity of balancing business with emotion.

What Lies Ahead?

Manchester United and Chelsea now face decisions on whether to pursue Lewis-Skelly seriously before the transfer window shuts. With Michael Carrick reviewing defensive options, Liverpool might yet take MacAnthony's advice and enter talks to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign. Lewis-Skelly’s price tag is estimated around £45 million.