Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Rooney urges Man United to sign Lewis-Skelly
Wayne Rooney says Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly is a 'no-brainer' signing for Manchester United.
M. Lewis-Skelly
player
Player
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Current club
Arsenal
Linked club
Manchester United
Reported fee
Not much money
What happened. Rooney suggested on his podcast that Man United should sign Lewis-Skelly, who he says is available for a low fee.
- Rooney believes Shaw can't be relied on for consistency.
- He wants a physical box-to-box midfielder for Carrick's side.
- Man United lost 4-2 to AC Milan in pre-season.
“I think it's an absolute no-brainer.”
— Wayne Rooney
Man United face Hull in Carrick's first competitive match on Saturday.
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