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Report: Arsenal now in advanced talks with Roma over Maitland-Niles deal
Arsenal and Roma are now in more advanced talks about a deal to send Ainsley Maitland-Niles to Serie A, with talks in the last few hours accelerating.
That’s according to , who report that talks between Roma and Arsenal have moved on during Boxing Day, with a loan deal all but agreed now. It is expected that Maitland-Niles will join Jose Mourinho’s side on loan, with a view to a potential permanent move in the summer.
claims ‘in depth’ talks have taken place. Now all that is to be set is the terms of the loan, and any fees involved in doing the deal.
Maitland-Niles stayed put in the summer despite looking to leave at first. Mikel Arteta convinced the England man to remain, but his first-team chances have been limited. He is currently out of contention as a starter, with the likes of Xhaka, Partey, and Lokonga all ahead of him in midfield.
The versatile Gunners star spent time with West Brom last season as he looked to prove himself. He did well, and Wolves very nearly signed him in the summer window. However, that deal broke down after Arteta’s talks with Maitland-Niles.
TBR’s View: Maitland-Niles Doing The Right Thing Leaving Arsenal
He was told he was going to play, and he hasn’t. At the end of the day, Maitland-Niles is entitled to feel like he’s an important member of the squad and at the moment, he isn’t.
Roma would be a good fit. We’ve seen how Tammy Abraham has shone since arriving in the Italian capital. The Arsenal man, then, will be hoping to do similar.
For Mikel Arteta, it will be a blow to lose someone so versatile. But maybe he should have considered that more before promising game time and then simply relenting on it.