Ainsley Maitland-Niles has reportedly decided to leave Arsenal this summer as he sets his sights on playing ‘at the very top level’.
The 23-year-old, who is on loan at West Brom following a January switch, was left out of Gareth Southgate’s England squad during the international break having figured in five of the previous seven Three Lions matches.
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He came close to joining Wolves last summer but Arsenal turned down a £15million bid, and Maitland-Niles remains keen on departing the Emirates this summer as he accepts he may not be part of Mikel Arteta’s long term plans.
According to The Telegraph, Maitland-Niles aims to leave this summer despite two years remaining on his deal and Wolves, Leicester City and Southampton are believed to be interested in signing him.
The right-back, who can also play in midfield and on either wing, also believes there is a chance that he could attract interest from top Premier League clubs – especially given his homegrown status.
The report adds that Arsenal will now look to sign a replacement right-back this summer and Inter Milan’s Achraf Hakimi is a target.
Hakimi has impressed for Antonio Conte’s men as they lead their rivals Milan by six points at the top of the Serie A standings.
The Morocco international six goals and four assists in 26 Serie A outings this term.
Maitland-Niles has been at Arsenal since he was six years old and has made 121 appearances for the Gunners in seven years in north London.
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