Arsenal Step Up Interest in AC Milan Winger Amid Contract Deadlock

Arsenal, aiming to improve on back-to-back second-place Premier League finishes, face crucial decisions in the upcoming transfer window.

Mikel Arteta is entering his sixth season at the Emirates and the pressure is on to deliver silverware beyond the FA Cup victory earlier in his tenure.

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Strengthening the squad is paramount, with links to players like Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko already circulating.

However, securing existing talent is equally vital. Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring young star Myles Lewis-Skelly's contract situation.

The 18-year-old midfielder, a breakout star this season with over 40 appearances, including a Champions League victory against Real Madrid, has just one year left on his current deal.

The Guardian reports that contract negotiations are struggling, potentially opening the door for a move to the Spanish giants.

Arsenal must avoid repeating Liverpool's mistake with Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose delayed contract renewal allowed Real Madrid to lure him away. Real Madrid's recent success with Bosman transfers makes this a critical concern for the Gunners.

Meanwhile, hopes of signing AC Milan's Rafael Leao have reportedly dimmed. Tuttosport suggests that newly appointed Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri sees Leao as a cornerstone of his plans, making a transfer less likely.