Arsenal already has the next “Charlie Patino” as transfer conclusion made
Charlie Patino appears to be leaving Arsenal this summer.
David Ornstein of the Athletic reported that Patino is unwilling to go out on loan again next season, as he desires consistent playing time, which he will not receive in north London.
The Gunners are willing to accommodate the teen’s football desires.Patino’s situation is largely a matter of timing, as Mikel Arteta’s squad is eager to enhance its midfield options during the summer transfer window.
This means that the 19-year-old would not receive the playing time he desires, making a permanent departure the best option for all parties involved.
Considering how highly Arteta has spoken of Patino in the past, the proposed departure of Patino appears to be a significant loss for Arsenal.
However, the club’s Hale End academy has a plethora of other midfield options emerging, including Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Despite being only 16 years old, Lewis-Skelly possesses a rare combination of exceptional ball-carrying, intelligent movement, and remarkable physical prowess.
Clips of the talented teenager running past opposing midfielders and deftly passing the ball to teammates who can’t catch up to him at full pace have gone viral.
He made his debut for the Under-18 side of Arsenal when he was just 14 years old, and he was a vital member of Jack Wilshere’s team that reached the final of the FA Youth Cup this season, scoring the game-winning goal against Manchester City in the dying moments of the semi-final.
Wilshere then acknowledged that Lewis-Skelly was ‘unplayable’ at times, which is high praise for one of the finest talents to emerge from the club’s renowned youth academy.
The teenager is typically utilized as a number six or number eight, where he can roam in midfield, but U21s head coach Mehmet Ali deployed him as a left-back in January.
Wilshere stated to The Athletic, “I don’t believe he will be a left back; I believe he will be a midfielder.”
“However, if we give him a little bit of everything, it will be beneficial.” It is essential for him.
When you consider our first team and the direction of football with players like Oleksandr Zinchenko, the fullback must be able to play inside.”
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Arsenal already has the next “Charlie Patino” as transfer conclusion made