Ainsley Maitland-Niles to hold showdown Arsenal talks

Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles wants to hold talks with manager Mikel Arteta over his future, according to The Express. It has been reported that the England international wants clarity over his future and plans to hold showdown talks with the Spaniard.

Maitland-Niles, who can also operate as a full-back, spent the second half of the past season on loan at West Bromwich Albion. The Baggies got relegated from the Premier League, but the 23-year-old played well. The England international made 14 starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League for the Baggies, according to WhoScored.

It is very likely that Arsenal manager Arteta does not consider Maitland-Niles as a key player in his squad. There are reports that the Gunners want to sign Ruben Neves from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Moreover, the Gunners sent the 23-year-old out on loan in the January transfer window.