AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES wants to leave Arsenal on loan this month, according to reports.
The versatile Gunners man is said to be looking for game time to secure his place in England’s Euro 2021 squad this summer.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles ‘wants to leave Arsenal on loan’ until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Gareth Southgate has made it clear he will only pick players playing regularly for their club sides.
And with Maitland-Niles’ opportunities being limited under Mikel Arteta, he is keen on a temporary move away, according to the Mirror.
The 23-year-old has been a regular fixture for England in recent months and greatly values his Three Lions career.
And the prospect of missing the Euros sees him considering a temporary exit.
Several Premier League clubs will want Maitland-Niles.
Wolves put in a bid at the end of last season and are said to be considering moving again this month.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have looked flat this season although their main problem is going forward.
LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid were also linked with the full-back who can also play in midfield.
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But game time would be far from guaranteed with the Spaniards so the move may not be as appealing.
Maitland-Niles has five England caps but has struggled to nail down a permanent spot at the Emirates.
Three Arsenal managers have now struggled to pin down a consistent and effective position, with Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery also flicking between several roles across a season to find the right formula.
Maitland-Niles has been clear in stating his desire to move into a central midfield role, but every time has been shunted out to the flanks at right back, wing back or even left back.
There are similarities with the dilemma Arsenal faced with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain before his move to Liverpool in 2017.
Frustration then, for Maitland-Niles will be at an all-time high as he reaches a crucial stage of his career, and it is why he took reports of a £30m offer from Wolves in the summer so seriously.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
