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Insiders have dismissed rumours of Myles Lewis-Skelly leaving Arsenal. Ethan Nwaneri has impressed coaching staff during pre-season and is set to remain in the team, while Gabriel Martinelli's future is uncertain due to interest from Galatasaray.

Arsenal has found itself in the spotlight with numerous rumours swirling around their transfer decisions this window. Recent insights have clarified the futures of three pivotal players: Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, and Gabriel Martinelli.

Myles Lewis-Skelly set to stay at Arsenal

There were recent claims that Arsenal had attempted to offload 19-year-old defender Myles Lewis-Skelly to both Chelsea and Manchester United but was met with refusal. However, this information has proven to be incorrect.

  • Club and player stance: Arsenal has no intention of selling the academy graduate, and Lewis-Skelly himself has shown no desire to leave.
  • Transfer status: Neither Chelsea nor Manchester United could 'reject' Lewis-Skelly’s candidacy as he was not officially listed for transfer.

Ethan Nwaneri on the verge of first-team breakthrough

The situation surrounding midfielder Ethan Nwaneri appears more dynamic following his return from a loan at Marseille.

  • Opportunity for Arteta: Nwaneri's impressive performances during pre-season have caught the eye of Mikel Arteta, who has been pleased by the player’s commitment.
  • Interest from Europe: Arsenal had previously been open to selling Nwaneri if a lucrative offer arrived, with clubs like Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Juventus, and RB Leipzig all having shown interest. Claims of a formal offer from Galatasaray at this stage seem exaggerated.
  • Current status: It is highly likely that Nwaneri will remain with Arsenal for the new season unless an irresistible offer comes in.

The future of Gabriel Martinelli

In contrast to his younger teammates, Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli is indeed one of the players available for transfer.

  • Galatasaray factor: The Turkish club is interested in signing the Brazilian, though their primary target remains Rafael Leao from AC Milan. A deal for Martinelli would only materialise if negotiations for the Portuguese forward fail.
  • Player’s demands: Earlier this summer, Newcastle United expressed interest in the winger, but Martinelli is not pushing for a move and is only willing to consider offers from clubs participating in the Champions League.