Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon has backed a potential swap deal that would see 19-year-old Miles Lewis-Skelly traded to Manchester United in exchange for winger Marcus Rashford.
With Bruno Guimaraes having arrived for £75 million and Riccardo Calafiori strengthening his claim, Lewis-Skelly's path to the Gunners' starting XI has become increasingly complicated. Manchester United are hoping to take advantage of this situation.
Lee Dixon's thoughts on player exchanges
On the prospect of exchanging Lewis-Skelly for Rashford:
Would I trade Miles for Rashford? You know what, probably yes. And it’s not a dig at Miles Lewis-Skelly — it’s about giving him the space to grow elsewhere.
On Mikel Arteta’s ability to work with Rashford:
Marcus Rashford is a player who needs to feel supported, and Arteta would be an excellent fit for him. Give him love and freedom on the left flank, and I would love to see him in an Arsenal shirt.
Dixon believes that following Leandro Trossard's move to Besiktas, the Gunners could benefit from bolstering their attacking options.
Phil Bardsley offers alternative viewpoint
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has urged the Red Devils to focus on a transfer for Lewis Hall from Newcastle, despite the Magpies' reluctance to sell.
On the comparison between targets:
I would prefer Lewis Hall over Miles Lewis-Skelly when considering Manchester United's needs. Hall is better equipped for playing in a defensive role on the flank. Lewis-Skelly shines more in midfield, but United do not need another young player in the centre of the park right now.
