Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are among five players who could be allowed to leave Arsenal to raise funds for new arrivals, while Real Madrid could step up their efforts to sign Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
TRENDING RUMORS
Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri have struggled to break into the first XI. Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images - Arsenal youngsters Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri signed long-term contracts last summer, but are among five players who could be allowed to leave to raise funds for new arrivals, says the BBC. Midfielder Nwaneri, 19, went out on loan to Marseille in January, while left back Lewis-Skelly, 19, has been a backup option after a breakthrough campaign last year. Arsenal want at least £100 million for the pair, who have attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund and other Premier League clubs, as they are academy players and would generate "pure profit" in their accounts. The Gunners are also ready to listen to offers for Gabriel Jesus, Ben White and Gabriel Martinelli.
- Real Madrid could step up their efforts to sign Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, as reported by Christian Falk. The 24-year-old impressed in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal between the two teams, giving left back Álvaro Carreras a torrid time and providing an assist for striker Harry Kane. That made Los Blancos even more determined to sign Olise, with the Spanish giants thinking of making an offer worth €160 million, although Bayern are under no pressure to let him leave and Liverpool are also interested.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN's Jon Molyneux-Carter on Arsenal's future plans.
The summer will be an interesting time for Arsenal, regardless of what happens between now and the end of the season. Mikel Arteta is not afraid to change things up and despite the incredible squad depth at his disposal, some players will be pushing for an exit due to a lack of playing time.
It wouldn't be a surprise if Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri were two of those, given how far down the pecking order they have found themselves. Lewis-Skelly in particular will be frustrated at losing his spot to Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapié, who both bring more physicality to the left back role, as he would have been targeting a place in England's squad for this summer's World Cup after his breakout campaign last year.
Nwaneri at least opted to go out on loan to Ligue 1 in January, but has only managed 291 minutes across eight games to date, and will also be concerned about his development.