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Arsenal are prepared to sanction a summer loan move for highly rated youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, with Everton emerging as one of the leading contenders for his signature, according to the latest reports.<\/p>\n
The 19-year-old, regarded as one of the club\u2019s most promising academy graduates, has found first-team opportunities limited this season amid fierce competition for places in Mikel Arteta\u2019s squad. Despite featuring regularly in European competition, his Premier League minutes have been scarce, prompting growing belief that a temporary move could accelerate his development.<\/p>\n
Sources indicate that ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em> are now willing to allow Lewis-Skelly to leave on loan, provided any deal guarantees consistent playing time. The club remain committed to his long-term future and are keen for him to gain valuable top-flight experience before reintegrating into the first-team picture.<\/p>\n Everton are understood to be among several Premier League clubs monitoring the situation closely. The Merseyside club are said to be particularly keen on securing a deal, viewing Lewis-Skelly as a player who could strengthen their defensive options while also fitting into a broader strategy of developing young talent.<\/p>\n Interest is not limited to Everton, with Crystal Palace and West Ham United also credited with tracking the England international\u2019s availability ahead of the summer window. However, Everton\u2019s need for depth at left-back and their track record of offering young players opportunities could give them an advantage in negotiations.<\/p>\n Lewis-Skelly\u2019s situation has been shaped in part by Arsenal\u2019s increasing depth in defensive areas. The arrivals and form of players such as Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapi\u00e9 have pushed the teenager further down the pecking order, limiting his domestic opportunities.<\/p>\n Despite this, ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em> insiders continue to view the defender as a key part of the club\u2019s future. A loan move is therefore seen as a strategic step rather than a signal of a permanent exit, with the primary aim of ensuring regular minutes at a high level.<\/p>\n Lewis-Skelly himself is believed to be open to the idea, recognising the importance of consistent game time at this stage of his career. Having already broken into the senior England setup, maintaining his development trajectory remains a priority ahead of future international opportunities.<\/p>\n With the summer transfer window approaching, discussions are expected to intensify. Everton\u2019s interest is firm, but ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em> are likely to take their time before approving any move.<\/p>\n MORE ARSENAL NEWS AND GOSSIP \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Latest: \u00a3350k-a-week German set to make sensational return to Premier League with Arsenal? Summer decision made<\/strong><\/p>\n Most Read:\u00a0Premier League boss opens up on future of \u00a3100M star Mikel Arteta wants at Arsenal<\/p>\n Must Check Out: Arsenal star \u2018taking the p**s\u2019 out of rivals \u2013 Gunners fans told if \u00a3160M signing coming \u2013 President tips Spaniard for Arsenal move<\/strong><\/p>\n LOVE ARSENAL? CLICK RIGHT HERE FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND GOSSIP<\/strong><\/p>\nLike this:<\/h3>\n