Arsenal is open to the idea of selling youngster after failed loan move
Arsenal reportedly is open to selling Maitland-Niles as his spot in the team is not guaranteed.
The 24-year-old joined Roma on a loan deal for the second part of the season but failed to break into Mourinho squad.
He was part of Roma’s Europa Conference league winning squad but he hasn’t impressed enough for Roma to make his loan deal permanent.
Maitland-Niles made only eight appearances for the Giallorossi, a total playing time of only 491 minutes.
Roma have decided not to sign the England international permanently and the player has now returned to London ahead of next season.
According to Football.london, Maitland-Niles has reported on pre-season training after failing to secure a permanent transfer so far and this summer could be a stepping stone in his career if he finds a club that gives him regular playing time.
Football.london reports Arsenal are open to selling Maitland-Niles this summer but there aren’t many clubs lining up to sign the England international.
Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Maitland-Niles but his high wages and Budget limitations of the newly promoted side makes it impossible for a deal to agreed. upon.
Maitland-Niles will most likely have to reduce his current salary with the Gunners to secure an important career transition.
The 24-year-old has one year left on his contract with Arsenal but where he is going to be playing next season is still up in the air.
Nottingham forest are interested in the British forward and Arteta might be keen to keep him as they will need all the players he can get after qualifying for Europa league leading to more fixtures for his side next season.
