Real Madrid could repeat Trent Alexander-Arnold trick with Arsenal star

Real Madrid could look to take advantage of another expiring contract after signing , by targeting star Myles Lewis-Skelly. Xabi Alonso's side parted ways with a month before his deal ended.

The full-back was widely expected to head to the Bernabeu over the last 12 months however, with his contract ticking down and no sign of renewal. , are building quite the reputation for taking advantage when players find themselves in precarious situations with their contract.

And Lewis-Skelly could soon be their latest target. The young star broke through into Arsenal's first team this season after making his debut against and in an unfamiliar position of left-back has found himself deemed good enough to also start for England under Thomas Tuchel.

With the 18-year-old's remarkable rise comes pressure for Arsenal to tie him down to a new contract. Having signed his first professional deal in 2023, the teenager is now set to see his contract expire in 2026.

Arsenal are in negotiations to extend the player's deal but according to the , it has not been a smooth process thus far. Real Madrid could look to take advantage.

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The Hale End product is one of a number of stars Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is attempting to tie down. The likes of Ethan Nwaneri, William Saliba and are all set for new deals with the former also seeing their contract run out in a year's time.

Saliba and Saka both have two years remaining on their respective contracts, though Real Madrid have been closely linked with targeting a move for the French defender. Saka meanwhile looks most concrete to come to a new agreement, and has made it clear he plans to remain at the Emirates.

The England winger believes he can fulfil all of his career ambitions at the Emirates. Asked about his future earlier this year, Saka said: “Yeah, well, for me I want to win and I want to win wearing this badge. So I think it's pretty clear the fans know how much I love them.

"You saw when I came on on Tuesday, I think they love me back. So it's a good relationship and I'm really happy to be here and just focus on winning."

It is little surprise that Lewis-Skelly is drawing interest following an impressive first senior season. Former Liverpool defender believes the Arsenal star should have been named Young Player of the Year.

"At 18 you’re a baby," Carragher said on . ‘The thought you could win Young Player of the Year at that age. That’s something that Michael Owen does or , absolute superstars.

"I couldn’t believe he wasn’t on that list. The reason I went for him was how well he played in big games that I’ve watched. Against , against , in the Bernabeu [against Real].’

"That [left-back] has been a massive problem position for Arsenal and he’s gone in and looked like it’s his and he’s always been there," Ex-Manchester United defender added.

"That’s the biggest compliment you can give to a young player, they just slot in. [Bukayo] Saka’s done it in the last few years. To go in that position and do what he’s done."

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