Ex-Arsenal Star Shuts Down Rumours of Myles Lewis-Skelly Joining Chelsea in January

Mikael Silvestre dismisses rumours linking Myles Lewis-Skelly to Chelsea, make his stance clear the Arsenal youngster will remain at the Emirates in January.

Former Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has dismissed talk of a January move for Myles Lewis-Skelly, making his stance clear that the highly rated teenager will remain in north London. Rumours had suggested Chelsea were exploring a possible swoop for the 19-year-old left-back, but Silvestre says the move simply won’t happen.

Reports this week claimed Chelsea were monitoring Lewis-Skelly, who has yet to start a Premier League match this season. With Riccardo Calafiori ahead of him in Mikel Arteta’s plans, questions naturally emerged over the youngster’s pathway. His lack of minutes has even seen him miss out on Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad.

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Despite the growing noise, Silvestre insists the chatter is misplaced.

Silvestre Confident Arsenal Will Keep Him

Silvestre, who played for Arsenal from 2008 to 2010, confirmed to ESports Insider that Lewis-Skelly will not leave in January, either on loan or permanently. He believes Arsenal cannot afford to weaken their depth while competing on four fronts and pushing for the Premier League title.

With Lewis-Skelly tied to the club until 2030, Silvestre says Arsenal hold all the leverage and have every intention of protecting their long-term plan.

Arsenal have already reinforced their stance: Lewis-Skelly is staying put. He signed a new long-term deal earlier this year, and the club view him as a vital part of their future, even if minutes are limited for now. There is no intention to cash in or sanction a loan move, regardless of outside interest.

The Wider Context Around the Rumours

Calafiori’s strong form creates a tough pathway, but Arsenal believe internal competition will benefit Lewis-Skelly over time.

Missing out on the national squad is a setback, highlighting the need for more game time as the World Cup approaches.

The Blues routinely target young talents from rivals, though Arsenal’s resolute stance leaves this pursuit unlikely to develop.

With Arsenal chasing trophies on multiple fronts, the club views versatile academy players such as Lewis-Skelly as essential to the campaign.

Silvestre’s assessment aligns firmly with Arsenal’s position: Myles Lewis-Skelly is not going anywhere. Chelsea’s interest may have stirred speculation, but the teenager’s future remains tied to the Emirates as he continues his push for a breakthrough under Mikel Arteta.

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