Myles Lewis-Skelly cited Kobe Bryant's "mamba mentality" during contract talks at Arsenal, leading to him landing a lucrative new deal.

Myles Lewis-Skelly, one of Arsenal’s brightest young talents, has pledged his long-term future to the club by signing a new five-year contract. The 18-year-old defender, who has quickly become a staple in Mikel Arteta’s squad, is determined to build a lasting legacy in north London after an impressive campaign where he went on to make 39 appearances across all competitions.

Chelsea new boy Liam Delap is among six players nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Season award after a standout season for Ipswich.

Arsenal are set to fend off interest from Real Madrid and tie Myles Lewis-Skelly down to a new-and-improved contract at the Emirates.

Everything you need to know about Myles Lewis-Skelly's salary at Arsenal