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Arsenal rejects selling Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri for now

8/21/2026

Summary

Arsenal Retains Youth

Arsenal says it is not actively seeking to sell homegrown players Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.
CEO Richard Garlick added the club would consider a sale if a right opportunity benefits both parties.
Homegrown status lets Arsenal record pure profit from any sale, helping balance-sheet health under the new Squad Cost Ratio rule.
Lewis-Skelly has been linked with a £45 million transfer to Manchester United or Chelsea.

Summary

Arteta Targets Greatness

Mikel Arteta declares Arsenal’s goal is to become the world’s best club.
He says success needs top facilities, a modern stadium, great fans and an elite squad.
Arsenal begin the season as title-defence favourites after a 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City.
Christian Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes were signed to strengthen the defending champions.
Arteta noted no English side has retained the league crown since the 1930s, highlighting difficulty.

Summary

Maresca Takes Over

Pep Guardiola resigned after ten years at Manchester City.
Enzo Maresca took over as Manchester City manager.
Manchester City paid £116 million for Elliot Anderson, breaking the English transfer record.
Nine Premier League clubs start the season with new managers, including City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and United.
Unai Emery remains the only settled Big Six manager, staying at Aston Villa.

History

Historical Context

The European Court of Justice’s 15 December 1995 Bosman ruling, triggered by Jean-Marc Bosman’s dispute over a £500,000 fee, freed EU players at contract end and ended foreign-player caps, leading to 57 % of players in England being foreign-born by 2007 and allowing clubs such as Manchester City and Arsenal to shape transfer strategies today.

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Arsenal Retains Youth

Arsenal says it is not actively seeking to sell homegrown players Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.
CEO Richard Garlick added the club would consider a sale if a right opportunity benefits both parties.
Homegrown status lets Arsenal record pure profit from any sale, helping balance-sheet health under the new Squad Cost Ratio rule.
Lewis-Skelly has been linked with a £45 million transfer to Manchester United or Chelsea.

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