Real Madrid are looking to pounce if they can take advantage Arsenal's situation, as they did with Liverpool and Trent Alexander-Arnold, over the next 12 months
Real Madrid could look to take advantage of another expiring contract after signing Trent Alexander-Arnold, by targeting Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly. Xabi Alonso's side parted ways with £10million to sign their new right-back a month before his Liverpool deal ended in order to make use of Alexander-Arnold in time for the Club World Cup.
The full-back was widely expected to head to the Bernabeu over the last 12 months however, with his contract ticking down and no sign of renewal. Having signed Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain a year ago, Real Madrid are building quite the reputation for taking advantage when players find themselves in precarious situations with their contract.
And Lewis-Skelly could soon be their latest target. The young star broke through into Arsenal's first team this season after making his debut against Manchester City and in an unfamiliar position of left-back has found himself deemed good enough to also start for England under Thomas Tuchel.
With the 18-year-old's remarkable rise comes pressure for Arsenal to tie him down to a new contract. Having signed his first professional deal in 2023, the teenager is now set to see his contract expire in 2026.
Arsenal are in negotiations to extend the player's deal but according to the Guardian, it has not been a smooth process thus far. Real Madrid could look to take advantage.
The Hale End product is one of a number of stars Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is attempting to tie down. The likes of Ethan Nwaneri, William Saliba and Bukayo Saka are all set for new deals with the former also seeing their contract run out in a year's time.
Saliba and Saka both have two years remaining on their respective contracts, though Real Madrid have been closely linked with targeting a move for the French defender. Saka meanwhile looks most concrete to come to a new agreement, and has made it clear he plans to remain at the Emirates.
The England winger believes he can fulfil all of his career ambitions at the Emirates. Asked about his future earlier this year, Saka said: “Yeah, well, for me I want to win and I want to win wearing this badge. So I think it's pretty clear the fans know how much I love them.
"You saw when I came on on Tuesday, I think they love me back. So it's a good relationship and I'm really happy to be here and just focus on winning."
It is little surprise that Lewis-Skelly is drawing interest following an impressive first senior season. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes the Arsenal star should have been named Young Player of the Year.
"At 18 you’re a baby," Carragher said on Sky Sports. ‘The thought you could win Young Player of the Year at that age. That’s something that Michael Owen does or Wayne Rooney, absolute superstars.
"I couldn’t believe he wasn’t on that list. The reason I went for him was how well he played in big games that I’ve watched. Against Man City, against Liverpool, in the Bernabeu [against Real].’
"That [left-back] has been a massive problem position for Arsenal and he’s gone in and looked like it’s his and he’s always been there," Ex-Manchester United defender Gary Neville added.
"That’s the biggest compliment you can give to a young player, they just slot in. [Bukayo] Saka’s done it in the last few years. To go in that position and do what he’s done."
Tusbeknoyz
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Real Madrid new signing now
hancikorz
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UEFA can make some amendment to sort out that crisis. it's not because of Real Madrid. Look at Lille, David is going free, Gomes as well is going to do the same it's truly rediculous even though they rightly to do so based on the existing legal framework. when you look at the big picture this will hamper the development of small clubs because the players are refusing to renew their contracts so that they can earn fortunes elsewhere, the thing which is not sportsmanship behavior. As we love football we have to protect the small clubs as well not simply cheering on big teams because they have stolen players from small clubs. Many players are adopting this strategy which is morally wrong.
read good Madrid paid 10 million
azmotsamar
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just like you cried when barca f.k you both front, middle and back
say it again without crying 😂
lusdlnptuy
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First stop crying 😂
just like you cried when barca f.k you both front, middle and back
lusdlnptuy
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cry more
cry for what? you are just a fan ,mugu
Zeacelnpt
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cheap team that just pretends to be big
cry more
lusdlnptuy
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check dictionary, he said Greatest, it means they are more than Great. I challenge you to show me greater club than Madrid! financially or achievements
financially lol....things have changed if you don't know,no wonder they just want free transfer's
azmotsamar
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it is obvious that you are a bastard
First stop crying 😂
bawaeknprt
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define great? so many great teams out there,cheap tactics
check dictionary, he said Greatest, it means they are more than Great. I challenge you to show me greater club than Madrid! financially or achievements
Mamcilns
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EUFA must intervene because it makes nonsense for a great player like Arnold or Mbappe to leave their respective clubs for nothing despite paying them the fortunes. Legally they are right to leave like that but there must be a special law to prevent this nonsense. The financial stability of sport clubs is maintained through the sell of home grown academy players and once the players leave like that it is really cruel.
UEFA can make some amendment to sort out that crisis. it's not because of Real Madrid. Look at Lille, David is going free, Gomes as well is going to do the same it's truly rediculous even though they rightly to do so based on the existing legal framework. when you look at the big picture this will hamper the development of small clubs because the players are refusing to renew their contracts so that they can earn fortunes elsewhere, the thing which is not sportsmanship behavior. As we love football we have to protect the small clubs as well not simply cheering on big teams because they have stolen players from small clubs. Many players are adopting this strategy which is morally wrong.
yenelmnopr
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EUFA must intervene because it makes nonsense for a great player like Arnold or Mbappe to leave their respective clubs for nothing despite paying them the fortunes. Legally they are right to leave like that but there must be a special law to prevent this nonsense. The financial stability of sport clubs is maintained through the sell of home grown academy players and once the players leave like that it is really cruel.
just because is realmadrid
lusdlnptuy
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U said the same about Mbappe
I didn't say anything about mbappe
1man1000
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Glory by getting players on free but I also want to assure you that Trent is a liability when it comes to defending,mark my words he will struggle defensively the fact that in Spain football is tactical.
U said the same about Mbappe
lusdlnptuy
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stop crying 😂. go and f.k Ur m.m
it is obvious that you are a bastard
azmotsamar
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define great? so many great teams out there,cheap tactics
stop crying 😂. go and f.k Ur m.m
lusdlnptuy
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You wey never feed yourself 😂
use english
boydilms
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cheap team that just pretends to be big
You wey never feed yourself 😂
Lidcdeikrs
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EUFA must intervene because it makes nonsense for a great player like Arnold or Mbappe to leave their respective clubs for nothing despite paying them the fortunes. Legally they are right to leave like that but there must be a special law to prevent this nonsense. The financial stability of sport clubs is maintained through the sell of home grown academy players and once the players leave like that it is really cruel.
if the club cannot sell when they have power then it's their fault. If the player is not renewing the contract or if suitable buyers came then go for selling to get profit. why wait till contact got over
lusdlnptuy
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They can do whatever they want. Ask players why they're ready to leave their favorite club for Real Madrid at no cost. That's how Madrid operates; they've built this reputation. Almost every player dreams of playing in the Bernabéu for Real Madrid. Stop crying. They aren't pretending to be big; they are just the greatest club in the world
define great? so many great teams out there,cheap tactics
azmotsamar
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cheap team that just pretends to be big
They can do whatever they want. Ask players why they're ready to leave their favorite club for Real Madrid at no cost. That's how Madrid operates; they've built this reputation. Almost every player dreams of playing in the Bernabéu for Real Madrid. Stop crying. They aren't pretending to be big; they are just the greatest club in the world
Mamcilns
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EUFA must intervene because it makes nonsense for a great player like Arnold or Mbappe to leave their respective clubs for nothing despite paying them the fortunes. Legally they are right to leave like that but there must be a special law to prevent this nonsense. The financial stability of sport clubs is maintained through the sell of home grown academy players and once the players leave like that it is really cruel.
67957meyer
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cheap team that just pretends to be big
football is business and every business require knowledge and wisdom
lusdlnptuy
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Big base on glories not signing of players
Glory by getting players on free but I also want to assure you that Trent is a liability when it comes to defending,mark my words he will struggle defensively the fact that in Spain football is tactical.
1man1000
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cheap team that just pretends to be big
Big base on glories not signing of players
lusdlnptuy
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cheap team that just pretends to be big