Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 23 Aug 2026
Man Utd eye Lewis-Skelly but hold back for key reason
United's need for a left-back is clear after a dire opening defeat, but a move for the Arsenal teen is on hold.
M. Lewis-Skelly
player
Player
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Position
Left-back
Current club
Arsenal
Linked club
Manchester United
What happened. Manchester United are linked with a move for Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly, but a reason for not pressing ahead has emerged.
- United also linked with Newcastle's Lewis Hall.
- Defeat at Hull highlighted need for new signings.
- United already signed Santos and Tielemans.
With the transfer window closing September 1, United must strengthen ahead of Champions League duties.
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