Ethan Nwaneri celebrates with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Mikel Merino (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal issue response to Chelsea interest in defender

Originally posted on Caught Offside | By John Menzies | Last updated Dec 1, 2025 7:40 AM ET

Arsenal were disappointed to draw at Chelsea on Sunday, and they could now lose a important player to their London rivals. Stamford Bridge officials have set their sights on Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has struggled for regular playing time this season.

Lewis-Skelly broke on to the scene last season with a number of impressive performances, but his stock has dropped in recent weeks. Chelsea sense a opportunity to prise him away from the Emirates, although their hopes are about to hit a wall.

Chelsea given little hope of signing Myles Lewis-Skelly

As per Football Insider, Pete O’Rourke has revealed that Arsenal have no plans to sell Lewis-Skelly, especially to Chelsea.

“I would say there is no chance of a potential move to Chelsea for Myles Lewis-Skelly. That would be a real sore one for Arsenal to even consider, letting a homegrown product like Lewis-Skelly move across London to their bitter rivals.

“Look, Arsenal still see him, Lewis-Skelly, as a key part of their long-term plans at the club as well. He signed a new long-term contract not long ago. I don’t think they would even consider letting him join a Premier League rival like Chelsea. For Chelsea, for me right now, they don’t really need Miles Lewis-Skelly either. I don’t think it would be a priority for Chelsea to try and go out and sign a new left-back as well.

“As I said, Arsenal not even considering letting him go there. They won’t want to weaken their squad by even letting any of their players go, never mind Lewis-Skelly who, as I said, is a key part of the plans going forward.”

Should Myles Lewis-Skelly be untouchable for Arsenal?

He may not have featured as much this season, but Mikel Arteta and Arsenal still consider Lewis-Skelly to be a top talent. He is bound to be an important player for the Premier League leaders for many, many years to come.

This article first appeared on Caught Offside and was syndicated with permission.

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