The 19-year-old Gunners star is said to have emerged as a potential summer target after he has struggled for minutes in Mikel Arteta's side this season, making just one Premier League start all campaign.

According to talkSPORT, the Red Devils are considering Lewis-Skelly as competition for Luke Shaw.

He is behind Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie in the pecking order, and his lack of playing time means he hasn't featured in Thomas Tuchel's England plans.

Former England left-back Grame Le Saux has tried to explain the teenage ace's absence from the national team setup.

He told talkSPORT: "Myles Lewis-Skelly's position has changed quite quickly at Arsenal.

"Even when he was playing, he went from a breakout left-back who caught everyone's eye to then playing more inverted into midfield and stepping in there.

“I think for an international coach, you probably lose a bit of confidence in a player if week in, week out, he's playing a slightly different position to what you need him for.

"Thomas Tuchel doesn't need him to play that way for England."

Meanwhile, former England forward Darren Bent has urged Lewis-Skelly to consider a move away from Arsenal despite signing a new contract last summer.

He told Drive: "Calafiori comes back and was absolutely incredible at the beginning of this season, and Lewis-Skelly couldn't get in.

“And then when he did get in, the performances in the league - he's been good in the Champions League - but his performances in the league weren't great.

“And then Hincapie came in and he's been brilliant. Now you’ve got Hincapie playing first, then Calafiori. So now he’s third [Lewis-Skelly].

“Hincapie is obviously a loan. So if Arsenal turn that permanently, which it looks like, then he might have to [leave]. Listen, I'd be sad to see him go, because of the way he exploded onto the scene.”