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Arteta confident Lewis-Skelly will remain at Arsenal

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Arteta confident Lewis-Skelly will remain at Arsenal

Summary

Mikel Arteta expressed strong confidence that Myles Lewis-Skelly will stay with Arsenal until the end of the transfer window. Chelsea previously inquired about the midfielder, and Manchester United has shown long-term interest. Arteta highlighted the value of players from the club's academy and emphasized the need to nurture them. As the Premier League season approaches, Arteta also acknowledged the challenges of potentially discussing departures with other players, underscoring the importance of maintaining a strong squad.

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•Arteta claims he's "100 per cent" sure Lewis-Skelly will stay.
•Chelsea inquired about Lewis-Skelly; United shows long-term interest.
•Arteta values academy players' connection with Arsenal.
•Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt for the opener against Coventry.
•Arteta acknowledges tough talks may be needed with some players.

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1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta ‘100%’ confident of Arsenal star staying at the club this summer

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Mikel Arteta says he is “100%” confident Myles Lewis-Skelly will remain an Arsenal player this summer.Lewis-Skelly has attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United but Arteta...
— Yahoo Sports