Mikael Silvestre predicts Lewis-Skelly’s future amid Chelsea interest

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal, but former Gunners defender Mikael Silvestre does not expect the youngster to leave the Emirates this season. Lewis-Skelly has impressed since breaking into the first team, establishing himself as one of Arsenal’s finest emerging talents. He has consistently performed above expectations whenever given the opportunity, demonstrating both quality and maturity beyond his years.

Competition for Game Time

Despite his talent, Lewis-Skelly has struggled for regular playing time, largely due to Riccardo Calafiori’s strong performances as the club’s first-choice left-back. Unless Calafiori is unavailable through suspension or injury, Lewis-Skelly’s opportunities will remain limited, a situation that could frustrate the defender as he seeks to build his career. With the World Cup approaching at the end of the season, Lewis-Skelly will be keen to secure sufficient minutes to remain in contention for England selection. The prospect of a move to Chelsea could be tempting to guarantee regular football, but Arsenal are unlikely to make such a departure straightforward.