Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has publicly encouraged his former club to pursue Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly. The 19-year-old, who has already earned senior international honors for England, has been linked with a move away from the Emirates following reports that the Gunners offered him to both Chelsea and Manchester United after securing Bruno Guimaraes.
Speaking on the debut episode of The Overlap’s new show, “Stick to United,” Rooney described the potential acquisition as “an absolute no-brainer.” The former striker noted that Lewis-Skelly’s versatility makes him an ideal fit for United, as the club remains in the market for both a left-back and a third midfielder to bolster their squad alongside recent signings Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. While Rooney acknowledged that parting ways with the teenager might be a questionable move for Arsenal, he admitted he could understand the logic behind such a decision.
Lewis-Skelly, who is under contract with Arsenal until 2030, recently demonstrated his quality during the Community Shield victory over Manchester City, where he provided the assist for Riccardo Calafiori’s opening goal. His ability to cover multiple positions aligns with Manchester United’s current tactical requirements as they prepare for the upcoming season.
In other club developments, Manchester United has announced a modification to their third kit to meet UEFA regulations ahead of their return to the Champions League. While the kit currently features a minimalist Snapdragon logo, UEFA mandates that all shirts must be consistent across competitions. Consequently, the club will add the “Snapdragon” text to the third kit to ensure it matches the branding on their home and away strips. This adjustment comes as the Red Devils look to build on a campaign that saw them finish third in the Premier League, seven points behind champions Manchester City. The report also notes that grabbing the assist for Riccardo Calafiori’s opening goal, the versatile 19-year-old star impressed in the Community Shield triumph against Manchester City on Sunday.
