Chelsea have reportedly enquired Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly as their long-standing interest in the highly rated teenager continues.

The Blues were previously linked with a move for Lewis-Skelly in January and are understood to have maintained their interest in the versatile Arsenal academy product.

Manchester United are also believed to be long-term admirers of the 19-year-old, setting up a potential transfer battle for his signature.

However, Arsenal are reportedly reluctant to sell Lewis-Skelly to a Premier League rival, particularly Chelsea, who could be direct competitors for the top positions this season.

The Gunners see Lewis-Skelly as an important part of their long-term plans and are unlikely to make it easy for either Chelsea or United to prise him away from the Emirates.

Arsenal have also continued to strengthen their squad during the transfer window, including the reported £75 million signing of Bruno Guimaraes, underlining their ambition to challenge for major honours.

With Chelsea now making an enquiry and United maintaining their interest, Lewis-Skelly’s future could become one of the stories to watch as the transfer window approaches its final stages.