Overview
- Smith says Myles Lewis‑Skelly is not defensively ready for Arsenal, citing his midfield background and 1v1 struggles, and argues a sale would count as academy “pure profit.”
- He notes the teenager sits behind Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapié in the Premier League pecking order despite featuring in Europe and cups.
- Football365 reports Arsenal have dismissed January loan approaches from Premier League clubs, even as debate over the player’s development continues.
- Lewis‑Skelly told Amazon Prime he treats each appearance as an opportunity and wants to impact games whenever selected.
- The Hale End graduate signed a long-term deal reportedly to 2030 after a 39‑appearance breakthrough and England caps, sharpening the development‑versus‑monetisation discussion.