Arsenal CEO discusses futures of duo and gives update on Arteta contract situation

Arsenal are not actively looking to sell Myles Lewis-Skelly or Ethan Nwaneri this summer, according to CEO Richard Garlick.

Both academy graduates have attracted speculation during the summer transfer window, but Garlick insists the club are happy with their progress.

“I can’t stop other clubs being interested,” Garlick told BBC Sport.

“I think Myles has had a fantastic end to last season and has started this one really well – we’re very, very happy with him.

“Ethan has had a great pre-season as well and I think it’s just a case of looking at what opportunities there are that will help both of those in terms of their career moving forward.

“We are not actively looking at selling those homegrown players but if the right opportunity came up – right for them and the club, we’d obviously consider that.”

Garlick also provided an update on Mikel Arteta’s future, insisting both the manager and club remain committed to continuing their relationship.

“Mikel wants to be at Arsenal, we want Mikel at Arsenal,” he said.

“It’s only a matter of time before we put that into a new contract. Everyone is very confident and calm.

“We’re just navigating a transfer window and I’m sure Mikel’s contract will be resolved very shortly.”