MANCHESTER UNITED are leading the race to sign teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly.
That comes after it emerged earlier today than Arsenal have offered the youngster to both United and Chelsea having fallen out of favour at the Emirates.
Myles Lewis-Skelly next club odds
Betfair odds
Man Utd – 11/10
Chelsea – 15/8
Newcastle Utd – 3/1
Bournemouth – 9/2
Liverpool – 5/1
Aston Villa – 13/2
Man City – 7/1
Paris St-G – 8/1
Lewis-Skelly, 19, broke into the first team in the season before last but followed that up with just five Premier League starts in their title-winning campaign.
He saw more game time in midfield than his customary left-back spot, where he is second choice to Ricardo Calafiori.
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But the £75million purchase of Bruno Guimaraes means Lewis-Skelly will see even less game time in there this season too.
And it’s looking like that the Gunners will want to try and recoup some of that monster fee for a 29-year-old, with the teen set to make way.
Chelsea have been admirers of the England international but it’s currently United that lead the way in the betting.
Betfair make it 11/10 that he joins Michael Carrick’s side this summer.
The Red Devils have looked good in pre-season but the latest injury to Mason Mount and lack of real cover for Luke Shaw make that transfer a believable one – though Lewis Hall does appear their number one target.
Chelsea aren’t far behind though as 15/8 second favourites, with Xabi Alonso still active in the window.
Newcastle (3/1) have plenty of work to do in the window after their fire sale and could have Hall to replace too, with Lewis-Skelly a potential option.
Bournemouth (9/2) and Liverpool (5/1) come next ahead of Aston Villa (13/2) and Man City (7/1).
Betfair Spokesperson, James Mackie said: “Interest in Myles Lewis-Skelly looks set to rise over the next few weeks after reports on Tuesday suggested that the Arsenal star has been offered a route out of North London this summer.
“The 19-year-old is 11/10 to sign for Man United as Michael Carrick prepares to get his permanent tenure underway – a 47% chance, while a move across the capital to Chelsea follows at 15/8.
“Newcastle are next in line for his signature, while Bournemouth is 9/2 to be his next destination, with Liverpool, 5/1 and Aston Villa, 13/2 amongst the contenders to sign him before the end of the window.”
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