Everton have missed chance to sign Myles Lewis-Skelly after Arsenal developments
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Despite having emerged as the first-choice left-back last season, Lewis-Skelly had almost completely fallen out of favour with Mikel Arteta.The 19-year-old signed a new contract last summer and is tied down to 2030, but Arsenal were reportedly paying serious consideration to the idea of cashing in. Everton transfer chiefs would have been aware that a move would be a costly one, but surely worth it for a player of Lewis-Skelly’s talent. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future.
VISIT THE EVERTON TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Myles Lewis-Skelly has emerged once more for ArsenalFootball Insider exclusively revealed in March that Lewis-Skelly could push to leave Arsenal this summer amid frustration about his lack of playing time this season. Lewis-Skelly has lost his place in the England team, and just days ago, it looked certain that he would not be going to the World Cup.However, Arteta’s decision to deploy the teenager in midfield as Arsenal played Fulham on Saturday has changed everything.
Lewis-Skelly was incredible against Fulham, and he kept his place and was brilliant once again as Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid on Tuesday to go to the Champions League final.With just one decision, Everton’s chance of signing the 19-year-old this summer appears to have entirely evaporated.What Mikel Arteta said about Lewis-SkellyIt has been a rapid turnaround for Lewis-Skelly, who has played 164 minutes in the space of a few days after sitting on the bench for much of the season. “He’s been very, very persistent and consistent in his behaviours.“He’s been knocking on the door constantly to have the right to play and I think he deserved it.” 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium.