The likes of Martin Odegaard, Ben White, and Gabriel Magalhaes have put pen to paper on long-term deals in the past year or so, and the Gunners are trying to secure new contracts for Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and more.<\/p>\n
Two academy products who are becoming more and more important for Mikel Arteta\u2019s side are left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly and versatile attacker Ethan Nwaneri<\/a>.<\/p>\n Both teenagers\u2019 contracts run until 2026, and since the March arrival of sporting director Andrea Berta<\/a>, the north London team has made it a priority to keep hold of these impressive youngsters.<\/p>\n Now, Arsenal journalist Charles Watts<\/a>\u00a0states that Lewis-Skelly has agreed a new long-term contract to keep him at the Emirates and an announcement by the club is expected shortly.<\/p>\n Despite reports suggesting talks over a new deal were \u2018not going well\u2019, leading to Real Madrid links<\/a>, Watts adds that the England international has \u2018always\u2019 wanted to sign a new contract with his boyhood club.<\/p>\n Previously,\u00a0Fabrizio Romano said progress was being made over extending Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri\u2019s Arsenal contracts<\/a> and on Wednesday (June 18) he added it is just a \u2018matter of time<\/a>\u2018 before they both sign on the dotted line.<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS<\/strong>:\u00a0Sesko agent addresses Arsenal transfer interest amid Gyokeres question and \u2018special\u2019 request<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The rise and rise of Lewis-Skelly<\/strong><\/p>\n Lewis-Skelly signed his first professional contract with Arsenal when he turned 17 in October 2023 before making his first-team debut last September.<\/p>\n Since then, the defender has enjoyed a rapid rise at the club; becoming a regular in Arteta\u2019s starting XI, making his England bow, and starring in the Gunners\u2019 Champions League semi-final run.<\/p>\n What is all the more remarkable is that he spent much of his youth days as a midfielder, but now he is making waves for club and country at left-back.<\/p>\n When Lewis-Skelly was called up for England, Arteta said earlier this year: \u201cIn six-seven months, your career can change dramatically for the good, so it\u2019s something for people to be inspired by. It hasn\u2019t happened because he was lucky. He pushed for every chance to happen.\u201d<\/p>\n If Arsenal are able to extend the stays of Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, and more, that will be a big boost in their bid to finally end their 21-year wait for a Premier League title.<\/p>\n Arsenal transfer news: , Partey contract setback<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Backhand](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/50_f.png\")
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