Chelsea are pushing hard to sign Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly in what would be a hugely controversial move, according to a report.<\/p>\n
Not only are Chelsea<\/a> and Arsenal fierce London rivals, but they could also challenge for this season\u2019s Premier League title. With Liverpool out of the picture, Chelsea have overtaken Manchester City to move up to second in the table.<\/p>\n Enzo Maresca\u2019s side sit six points behind leaders Arsenal<\/a> with 12 games played.<\/p>\n Myles Lewis-Skelly\u2019s rise to the top<\/p>\n Rose through the ranks at Arsenal after joining their academy aged eight Despite all this, Chelsea reporter Simon Phillips<\/a> has claimed the Blues are being \u2018aggressive and bold\u2019 in their chase to land Lewis-Skelly.<\/p>\n The Chelsea Chronicle report that Stamford Bridge chiefs have identified Lewis-Skelly as a target amid concerns over Marc Cucurella\u2019s long-term future in west London.<\/p>\n Cucurella is known to be keen on returning to former club Barcelona one day.<\/p>\n When asked about interest from the Catalan giants last season, the Spaniard said:\u00a0\u201cLet\u2019s see, never say never, right? I think I wouldn\u2019t live there [in London] forever, but to stay a few more years, I\u2019m very happy.\u201d<\/p>\n READ NEXT\u00a0\ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n Stunning Arsenal move ON for LaLiga dynamo as sources confirm \u2018contact\u2019 with four clubs<\/a><\/p>\n Chelsea eyeing transfer for world-class Serie A ace that\u2019d have major impact on TWO Blues stars \u2013 Sources<\/a><\/p>\n Lewis-Skelly could replace Cucurella<\/p>\n Chelsea were first linked with Lewis-Skelly on November 17, when it emerged that they are completing \u2018background checks\u2019<\/a> before potentially opening talks with Arsenal.<\/p>\n While Chelsea\u2019s reliability guide on Reddit describes Phillips as \u2018unreliable\u2019, our transfer insider Dean Jones has confirmed their interest in Lewis-Skelly<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sources state that Chelsea are \u2018intrigued by his lack of game time\u2019 at Arsenal and have him \u2018on their list\u2019.<\/p>\n However, Jones adds that Arsenal see no benefit in loaning the 19-year-old out in January while they push for the title.<\/p>\n Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal to Chelsea?! \ud83e\udd2f@DeanJonesSoccer<\/a> explains whether a move is realistic \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/Icd4OXUM5Z<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 TEAMtalk (@TEAMtalk) November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Mikel Arteta has blocked Lewis-Skelly\u2019s potential January exit<\/a>. But if he continues to warm the bench for large parts of the season, then a transfer could happen next summer.<\/p>\n Lewis-Skelly established himself as an important player for Arteta last season, but none of his eight league appearances this term have lasted more than 26 minutes.<\/p>\n Lewis-Skelly would be a superb signing for Chelsea as he is one of England\u2019s best young players. He is exceptional on the ball and possesses fantastic game intelligence, which aids his positioning and his ability to intercept passes.<\/p>\n Bad memories for Arsenal fans<\/p>\n The six-cap England international is versatile too, as he came through the Arsenal academy as a midfielder before being moved to left-back.<\/p>\n Lewis-Skelly joining Chelsea would infuriate Arsenal fans. He is \u2018one of their own\u2019, having come through the youth ranks alongside Ethan Nwaneri.<\/p>\n The transfer would be reminiscent of Ashley Cole\u2019s controversial move to Chelsea in August 2006. Following an 18-month transfer saga, Chelsea signed Cole for \u00a35million, with William Gallas heading in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n Arsenal fans accused Cole of chasing the money, calling him \u2018Cashley\u2019 and waving fake \u00a320 notes at him when the two sides met.<\/p>\n Chelsea plot double swoop; \u2018outstanding\u2019 Arsenal pair<\/p>\n Meanwhile, sources state Chelsea are planning a double January raid on Porto that could be worth a huge \u00a3133m<\/a>.<\/p>\n Not only do Arsenal sit top of the Premier League, they also have a three-point lead at the top of the Champions League standings after their statement win over Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n Paul Merson has named the two \u2018absolutely outstanding\u2019 stars who could help them \u2018steamroll\u2019 their way to glory<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nMade his first-team debut in September 2024 and went on to play 39 times last season
\nReceived his first senior England call-up in March<\/p>\n