Lewis-Skelly has sent another clear message to Arteta following his standout performance at the Community Shield, according to London Football. The young player's commitment remains steadfast amid speculation surrounding his Arsenal future.

Last week was particularly significant for Lewis-Skelly. Seven days ago, London Football was first to reveal that Chelsea had made an enquiry about the player. The club's sources subsequently confirmed this, and further reports indicated that Manchester United had also been contacted.

This sparked considerable reaction, understandably given the 19-year-old's rising profile among supporters. However, following Arsenal's 1-1 friendly draw with Como, in which he also scored, Arteta offered little when asked about the speculation, doing nothing to allay concerns about a potential departure.

"He's a very emotional player, I remember him making those gestures on the pitch, so I won't comment on any rumours," Arteta said. "If there are rumours about our players, that's a good thing. It means we're attracting attention, it means they're doing well."

Many expected Arteta to provide a clearer, more definitive statement about the player's future. When asked about Lewis-Skelly's role this season ahead of the Community Shield, Arteta's answer remained vague.

"It depends," he replied. "It depends on what happens with the squad. It depends on how he trains. It depends on the position. There are many factors, and that's it. Many players can play multiple positions. We also have very strong depth throughout our squad."

After scoring against Como, Lewis-Skelly's celebration was highly symbolic. The player ran to the corner flag, clasped his hands in prayer toward the crowd, then changed the gesture to form a heart shape.

Returning to the center circle, he thumped the Arsenal badge on his chest. Lewis-Skelly used this to demonstrate that his thoughts and heart belong to Arsenal.

He reiterated this message after providing an assist and delivering an outstanding performance at the Community Shield. Following the main celebration, he made his way to the crowd opposite the dugout, directly facing the press area, stood alone waving to supporters and shaking his medal, immediately prompting the crowd to chant "49! 49! Lewis-Skelly!"

This served as another reaffirmation of his commitment. With just over two weeks remaining in the transfer window, Lewis-Skelly appears composed, but without concrete assurances from his manager and with Chelsea and Manchester United having genuinely made contact, these next two weeks will remain tense.

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