Myles Lewis-Skelly was linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer, with several teams willing to add him to their squads, including Chelsea and Manchester United.Both clubs had been offered the chance to sign the defender during a defining summer in his career. Lewis-Skelly had been playing in midfield at the Emirates after previously featuring in that position during his youth career.However, he broke into Arsenal’s senior side as a left-back and struggled to compete with Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie last season. That situation resulted in him spending a long time on the bench, creating doubts over his future at the club.Lewis-Skelly considers his optionsWith limited opportunities available, it appeared that the best solution could have been for Lewis-Skelly to leave Arsenal for a club where he would have a better chance of securing regular playing time.The summer window presented him with an important decision, but his situation changed after he started against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final and PSG in the final.Those appearances appeared to convince Mikel Arteta that Lewis-Skelly remained an important part of his plans. The Arsenal manager then told the youngster that he would tweak his system to accommodate him within the squad.(Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)Arteta gives defender important roleThat decision ultimately led to Lewis-Skelly agreeing to remain at the Emirates, The Sun reports. Instead of seeking a move elsewhere, the defender chose to continue his development with the Gunners.The change in Arteta’s approach has already had a significant impact on Lewis-Skelly’s position within the team. He is now playing in midfield, the position where he featured during his youth career, while also becoming an important part of Arsenal’s plans.The Gunners now appear to have found a way to maximise his qualities rather than allowing him to become frustrated by a lack of opportunities.Lewis-Skelly has consequently gone from considering his future at Arsenal to becoming a regular starter. He is now one of the first names on the team sheet at the Emirates, giving the defender a fresh opportunity to establish himself as an important player for the Gunners._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsWhy Lewis-Skelly remained at Arsenal despite strong outside interest9 September 2026, 16:30Arsenal sends message to Tzolis former club after his brilliant start9 September 2026, 15:00Barcelona hands Arsenal a boost in the race for Alvarez9 September 2026, 13:30The post Why Lewis-Skelly remained at Arsenal despite strong outside interest appeared first on Just Arsenal News.