Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly makes decision over Real Madrid transfer
Myles Lewis-Skelly has agreed a new long-term contract with Arsenal after being the subject of a transfer approach from Real Madrid.
The 18-year-old was yet to make his first-team debut this time last year but is now viewed as one of the best young players in the world.
Lewis-Skelly enjoyed a breakout season after being handed his first minutes for Arsenal in September, going on to make 39 appearances in all competitions.
He was one of Mikel Arteta's key players as Arsenal challenged for the Premier League title – eventually finishing second for the third year in a row – and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
By the end of the season Lewis-Skelly was one of the most important players at the Emirates Stadium and began to attract interest from Real Madrid.
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The La Liga giants were reportedly taken aback by his performances in the Champions League quarter-final clash and expressed interest in bringing him to the Bernabeu.
A move to arguably the biggest club in the world has proved tempting for other players – including ex-Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold – but Lewis-Skelly is ready to commit his long-term future to Arsenal.
Lewis-Skelly has been in talks with Arsenal over a new deal for several weeks and reports say an agreement has now been struck, with an official announcement expected shorty. More Trending
The new deal for Lewis-Skelly, who had been about to enter into the final year of his current contract, will come as a huge boost to Arsenal and Mikel Arteta ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Lewis-Skelly also broke into the England team and became the youngest player to score on his senior debut for the Three Lions in March.
He also featured for England during their recent fixtures and looks set to be a vital cog in Thomas Tuchel's team ahead of next summer's World Cup.
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