Manchester United have been linked with a move for Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Romano revealed on his YouTube channel that United ‘like’ Lewis-Skelly and could make a move if he becomes available over the coming days.
The versatile youngster, valued at around £38 million, has attracted attention from Old Trafford as the club looks to address a persistent problem position heading into the new season.
The left-back role has been a source of concern for United for some time, largely due to the ongoing fitness troubles of Luke Shaw.
Shaw has struggled with numerous injury problems since moving to Old Trafford from Southampton, yet has remarkably remained the club’s first-choice option at left-back.
The 31-year-old started every Premier League match for United last season, contributing two goal contributions and keeping five clean sheets throughout the campaign.
With Shaw’s existing deal set to expire at the end of this season, United appear to be actively identifying potential replacements in the transfer market.
United previously moved to sign Patrick Dorgu as a potential long-term solution to replace Shaw, but the Danish player has been displaying his best form as a forward under Michael Carrick.
Dorgu’s evolution into an attacking option rather than a defensive one has left United’s left-back situation unresolved, adding urgency to their pursuit of a credible alternative.
Lewis-Skelly, who offers the versatility that modern managers demand, represents an attractive profile for United as they look to reshape their squad this summer.
Whether United can translate their reported admiration into a concrete transfer approach remains the key question, as securing Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal is unlikely to be straightforward.
On the pitch, United are set to open their new Premier League campaign against Hull City this weekend before taking on Ipswich Town later this month.