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Mikel Arteta has said that Myles Lewis-Skelly will 100% be an Arsenal player once the transfer window closes, BBC Sport reports.
Lewis-Skelly’s future has been the subject of much debate, with reported interest from clubs in the Premier League.
Arsenal are also trying to maintain their self-sustainable model and have been looking to raise funds through player sales.
However, when asked whether Lewis-Skelly will be at the club after the deadline on 1 September, Arteta’s answer was: “100%.”
The Gunners boss was then asked about the importance of players from the academy succeeding at the club because of their bond with supporters.
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“Certainly. The players that have been raised in our system – and they feel generally that love and that connection with the club – bring something else,” Arteta said. “There’s no question about that.
“We need to look after them in a really special way because they bring value that is very difficult to find.
“That’s why, when we can, we want to protect those assets as much as possible, develop them and make them extremely important for the club.”
Meanwhile, Arsenal will begin the defence of their Premier League title today (Friday) against newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners ended their long wait for a first Premier League title since 2004, seeing off Manchester City to be crowned champions.
