Chelsea have made a new enquiry about signing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly. The Blues have a long-term interest in the midfielder and have checked his availability after Arsenal's signing of Bruno Guimaraes. However, Arsenal do not want to sell to a local rival. Manchester United also have a long-term interest but are still deciding whether to commit to another midfielder or left-back. \n\nLewis-Skelly can play both positions.

Last season he struggled for minutes until May, when Mikel Arteta used him in midfield against Fulham and he was Man of the Match. He kept his place for the title run-in and the Champions League final. But the £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes has threatened his role.

Arsenal now have Rice, Guimaraes, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi and Merino for two midfield spots. \n\nArsenal need to sell to fund other areas, and academy graduates like Lewis-Skelly represent pure profit. But selling a popular homegrown player to a Premier League rival would be a controversial decision for Arteta. The club must balance ambition with squad harmony.