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MLS is going nowhere! Arsenal set to hand Myles Lewis-Skelly new contract & bumper pay rise as Gunners look to see off Real Madrid transfer interest

<p>Lewis-Skelly has agreed a new long-term contract at the Emirates and an official announcement is expected soon, according to Arsenal reporter <a href="https://charleswatts.football/news/exclusive-myles-lewis-skelly-agrees-new-arsenal-contract/" target="_blank">Charles Watts</a>. The Gunners have made the move to secure Lewis-Skelly's future after a brilliant breakthrough campaign <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/real-madrid-english-full-back-free-transfer-arsenal-myles-lewis-skelly-trent-alexander-arnold-2026/blt4b2475c8dbd071df" target="_blank">last season that drew interest from Real Madrid.</a> According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6344158/2025/06/18/myles-lewis-skelly-arsenal-contract/" target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a>, the new deal will include a hefty salary increase that will make him one of best-paid youngsters in the world.</p><p></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Manager Mikel Arteta was said to have played a crucial role in the contract talks as he aims to lock down Lewis-Skelly's future. The 18-year-old made 39 appearances for Arsenal last season, famously scoring his first goal for the club against <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-wonderkid-myles-lewis-skelly-joins-wayne-rooney-premier-league-record-books-trolls-erling-haaland-opening-senior-goal-account-man-city/blt185ec23274038ca6" target="_blank">Manchester City and then imitating Erling Haaland's celebration</a>. His performances for the Gunners also saw Lewis-Skelly handed a maiden call-up to the England squad, and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-debut-dreams-arsenal-myles-lewis-skelly-makes-history-scoring-first-goal-thomas-tuchel-era-england/bltedf13cb1b281d552" target="_blank">he scored on his debut against Latvia at Wembley</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Lewis-Skelly's goal for England ensured he became the youngest debutant to score for the Three Lions at the age of just 18 years and 176 days.</p><p><strong></strong></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Arsenal will be bidding for trophies in 2025-26 after finishing last season empty-handed. Lewis-Skelly looks set to play a key role again for the Gunners and will also be hoping to be part of the England squad for 2026 World Cup.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

MLS is going nowhere! Arsenal set to hand Myles Lewis-Skelly new contract & bumper pay rise as Gunners look to see off Real Madrid transfer interest | Goal.com

Arsenal are set to fend off interest from Real Madrid and tie Myles Lewis-Skelly down to a new and improved contract at the Emirates.

MLS is going nowhere! Arsenal set to hand Myles Lewis-Skelly new contract &amp; bumper pay rise as Gunners look to see off Real Madrid transfer interest