Will Manchester United sign Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly if the Lewis Hall transfer saga fails?

If the much-talked-about effort to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle United fails, Manchester United are reportedly exploring a move for Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.

The Manchester United board have always been impressed by Lewis-Skelly's credentials, and they decided to elevate him as a backup option given the fact that Arsenal are on a spending spree and will need a few exits.

After Christian Nørgaard's move to Everton, Reiss Nelson, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Viktor Gyökeres are said to be the players on the Gunners' sell list. Being a rare, versatile footballer, the 19-year-old English talent can operate as a CDM and CB when not operating in his preferred LB position.

If the proposed Vinicius Jr and Bruno Guimarães deals come to fruition, the teenager will have to reassess his situation once again as competition intensifies in the squad. After being a fringe player for a while, Lewis-Skelly managed to turn around his fortunes — becoming a starter in the UEFA Champions League final against PSG. Interestingly, Mikel Arteta trusted him with a midfield slot, with Piero Hincapié being deployed in the left-back role.

However, the arrival of Guimarães could once again affect his time on the pitch. Manchester United, on the other hand, are also on the lookout for a third midfielder. The Hale End graduate's experience in operating in the midfield is good news for the team, which could further intensify their interest.

However, getting Lewis Hall remains the priority for United, and the NUFC star is willing to become a Red Devil, The Independent said in a report. Myles Lewis-Skelly is under contract until 2030, and his chances of arriving at Old Trafford could ultimately depend on Newcastle United's resolve to keep their young left-back.