Arsenal star ‘frustrated’ and will ‘FORCE’ exit on one condition; ‘most likely’ transfer already decided

Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly has reportedly “become frustrated” with his situation at the club, as his “most likely” transfer emerges.

The talented teenager was still a victim of Arsenal’s immense summer spending last summer and he has seen his minutes significantly reduced this season.

Following his stellar 2025/26 campaign, Lewis-Skelly has made just one Premier League start this season, with the England international firmly behind Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie in the pecking order.

A report on Friday claimed that Lewis-Skelly was among five “top candidates” for sale by Arsenal, who “must” sell at least one first-team star to balance the books this summer.

NOW, Football insiders Pete O’Rourke claims Lewis-Skelly is ‘frustrated’ and ‘could leave’ Arsenal this summer, with a ‘loan exit seen as most likely’ for the versatile defender.

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Lewis Skelly could ‘push’ for transfer

It has been a disappointing campaign for Lewis-Skelly, who needs to play more regularly if he is to continue his development. But Arsenal would be foolish to cash in on the youngster, who has immense potential as a left-back and midfielder.

A loan move to a European giant, a la Ethan Nwaneri, is certainly the best next step for Lewis-Skelly, whose playing time is unlikely to increase too much if he stays at Arsenal next season.

And O’Rourke suspects Lewis-Skelly will ‘force’ a transfer this summer if he ultimately decides he ‘wants to play regularly’.

“If he continues to find himself as a third-choice left-back at Arsenal, there could be an opportunity for him to go out on loan,” O’Rourke told Football Insider.

“Obviously he had a real breakthrough season last year, Lewis-Skelly, when he was exceptional for Arsenal and ended up signing a new contract. But Mikel Arteta preferred Hincapie and Calafiori and they are two exceptional defenders, so it was difficult for Lewis-Skelly to get opportunities.

“He’s only made one Premier League start and he’s frustrated about it, but it’s been difficult to break into Arteta’s star-studded line-up at the moment.

“It’s something the club might consider and something the player himself might want to push for if he wants to play regularly.”

Latest Arsenal news: ‘Offer prepared’ for defender as Gunners complete deal

Arsenal already have the best team in the Premier League and potentially Europe, but they are unlikely to stand still during this summer window.

We believe the Gunners are among a host of Premier League giants in the race to sign one of Benfica’s top talents.

Head coach Mikel Arteta loves to build up defenders and could further strengthen at the back this summer, with a ‘bid’ being ‘prepared’ to add another Brazilian to his squad.

Elsewhere, a second source has confirmed our speculation that the Premier League bosses have already agreed a deal with one of their current stars, although it could lead to a damaging exit.