He was linked with a permanent move to Newcastle, but moved to Southampton on loan on deadline day. Once dubbed a Rolls-Royce by Martin Keown, he lived up to that billing at the weekend, with Mount, Raheem Sterling and Mudryk who all occupied spaces on the left during the game completing just two of the nine dribbles they attempted between them. Maitland-Niles almost left Arsenal in the summer with Everton hoping to sign the midfielder, but he stayed at the club following last-ditch talks with manager Mikel Arteta. Meanwhile, Aston Villa want to keep Arsenal and Liverpool away from a player by offering him fresh terms, according to a report. [8][9] Maitland-Niles made the step up to Arsenal's U21s during the 201314 season, having broken into the U18 set up the season before. [48] He went on to make four appearances for the England U18 side. Fabrizio Romano revealed Roma have answered the call. The Saints are also in talks with the player and his agent over personal terms. He would also start Maitland-Niles at right-back lining the Arsenal product up against Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell. Hes a personality and a character. As for Maitland-Niles, the right-back succeeded in shutting down the likes of Joao Felix, Mason Mount, and Mykhailo Mudryk to help Southampton to keep a clean sheet and win 1-0 against Chelsea. I do think next season Arsenal are going to need a bigger squad and to call on more players than they have this year. Ralph Hasenhuttl started Maitland-Niles in just four of his six top-flight matches before the Saints sacked the Austrian in November. Maitland-Niles is up against Azpilicueta, which leaves Aubameyang free in an inside-left position. Maitland-Niles will offer vast Premier League experience, amassing 87 appearances in the competition in his time at Arsenal and on loan at West Brom. . He hadnt impressed me, certainly in his Premier League time at Sheffield United and Bournemouth. A video clip, showing a fan shouting what appeared to be racial slurs at Sterling, has since emerged and it gathered more than 260,000 views in the first two hours. Ben Brereton Diaz and a 50m Liverpool target Six EFL players on Premier League January wishlists. He made three appearances for England U17 in 2014.[46]. [34], Maitland-Niles started the 2020 FA Community Shield on 29 August, taking and scoring the second penalty in a penalty shoot-out win against Liverpool after the match ended 11. [18] He scored his first goal for Ipswich and his first ever senior goal in a 20 win over Bolton Wanderers on 3 November 2015. Maitland-Niles has now featured just 12 times in the Premier League so far this term since joining Southampton on loan from Arsenal after facing Chelsea. Maitland-Niles was part of the team that won the 2020 FA Cup, starting the final against Chelsea, while he has also spent time on loan at West Brom and Roma over the past two seasons. However, the Englishman has been one of their most consistent performers, averaging more tackles (2.4) per game than any of his team-mates in the division. Highbury House [24], On his return to Arsenal the following season, Maitland-Niles started a match away at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup at right-back. However, Maitland-Niles has started just four games this season and has not featured at all since making a second-half substitute appearance in Arsenal's 4-0 defeat at Liverpool on Nov. 20. He comes inside, [and] plays a lovely ball to [Kai] Havertz. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly considering giving Ainsley Maitland-Niles a chance to impress next season. Maitland-Niles was Man of the Match as Arsenal beat Liverpool in the Community Shield last August ( Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) He played 32 times in total as the Gunners won the FA. "I never thought my personality was. Everton and Arsenal are in talks . Ainsley Maitland-Niles was very much surplus to requirements at the start of this season. Romano comes in with an update on his future and states Ralph Hasenhuttls side are closing in on an agreement. ANALYSIS Maitland-Niles made his second consecutive start and was one again a defensive standout, with even better numbers than the ones from the previous match. Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Southampton during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Lincoln City at St Mary's Stadium on December. Romano concluded that negotiations areongoing. The versatile 25-year-old has played all sorts of positions for Southampton this season, but on. But James Ward-Prowse (45+1) gave his south coast side a lead in west London. Sterling gets it on the right. Ainsley Maitland-Niles has joined Southampton on a season-long loan. [20] Later in the season, however, Maitland-Niles' first-team opportunities was soon limited, due to injuries[21] and competitions,[22] leading him to play for the reserve side. Despite it not being his natural position, Arsenal loanee Maitland-Niles impressed Merson at right-back for Southampton against Chelsea. Read the latest Arsenal news, transfer rumours and more! Skipper James Ward-Prowse was selected in a more advanced midfield role. [11], On 9 December 2014, Maitland-Niles made his professional debut at the age of 17 years and 102 days in a UEFA Champions League match against Galatasaray, replacing Aaron Ramsey at half time in an eventual 41 win for Arsenal. The Blues surged back and won the midfield battle and Kante had to be at his best to drive them on. It may already be time for Maitland-Niles to consider the next step in his career. advanced talks to sign the central-midfielder, who can also operate at full-back. "There were times their dad would help out, like playing with the kids," she later told ViralRealLife. The Englishman didnt really impress Mourinho or the Roma fans, and this saw him spend a large amount of his time on the bench. After two consecutive starts for Maitland-Niles and such a big result for the 20th-place side, perhaps he now has a shot at a run of games in the second half of the season. The Hale End product whose contract at the Emirates Stadium will expire in 2024 particularly stood out after denying Raheem Sterling. Since then, a combination of poor form and turbulence at the south coast club has really hampered his progress. Nottingham Forest are eying up a swoop for Arsenals Ainsley Maitland-Niles as Steve Cooper looks to add some Premier League quality to the squad ahead of their top-flight return. Check out our exclusive Wallpapers for desktop and mobile today! The Hale End product whose contract at the Emirates Stadium will expire in 2024 particularly stood out after denying Raheem Sterling. The versatile player will arrive at Southampton to compete with Kyle Walker-Peters and Yan Valery for a spot at right-back. Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Isaac Hayden trained with the Arsenal first-team squad ahead of tomorrow's game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Carragher, announcing him as his signing of the season. Gabby Agbonlahor now predicts whether Arsenal are going to win the Premier League this season, Arsenal could make attempt to sign Moises Caicedo alongside Declan Rice this summer, Arsenal now likely to sell Albert Sambi Lokonga this summer, Arsenal could sell Kieran Tierney for 25m as Gunners eye Declan Rice, {{^disable_secondary_title}} {{#secondary_title}} {{secondary_title}} {{/secondary_title}} {{^secondary_title}} {{title.raw}} {{/secondary_title}} {{/disable_secondary_title}} {{#disable_secondary_title}} {{ title.raw }} {{/disable_secondary_title}}. [35] In the FA Community Shield, Maitland-Niles was awarded the man of the match. Man of the Match: N'Golo Kante - Helped Chelsea wrestle back control of the game and, as always, was everywhere. Its hard to see where Maitland-Niles fits into this Arsenal squad right now. Liverpool transfer news continues to . Cooper will be looking at adding some fresh faces to the squad, and although the team performed admirably to reach the top flight, further quality will need to be brought in to give themselves the best chance of avoiding relegation. The article concludes Maitland-Niles wasconvinced by what he heard from his fellow countryman. Despite Newcastles push, it seems Southampton are about to win the race for the 25-year-old. Hes never really wanted to leave Arsenal but has been kind of forced to go out and find game time a couple of times now. He would also start Maitland-Niles at right-back lining the Arsenal product up against Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell. Maitland-Niles, who can also play in defence, made 12 appearances for Roma last season, winning the Europa Conference League after joining in January. The 25-year-old has played as a right-back, centre-back and central midfielder already this season. Maitland-Niles current Arsenal contract expires in June 2023. Brilliant play by Sterling, Merson told Sky Sports News (18/02, 16:28). Southampton XI to face #Chelsea: Bazunu, Maitland-Niles, Bella-Kotchap, Bednarek, Perraud, Lavia, Ward-Prowse, Elyounoussi, S. Armstrong, Kamaldeen, Onuachu #CHESOU 50 of his career matches have seen him feature in the middle, as opposed to 44 as a right back and 87 as a right midfielder/right-wing back. The Palace fans werent pleased when he was withdrawn, with many of them voicing their displeasure at the substitution on social media. Maitland-Niles has already played under three managers and played three different positions at St. Mary's. His versatility has always made him a useful asset, but may have been a detriment to his development as a youngster. Meanwhile, Ainsley Maitland-Niles was simultaneously starting for Southampton away to Chelsea. Have something to tell us about this article? But the Gunners would have admired the London-born stars work at Chelsea. In what was described as his best performance in a Southampton shirt by Hampshire Lives Mark Wyatt, the full-back first bullied Joao Felix and Mason Mount before then completely bullying long-term Arsenal target Mykhaylo Mudryk too. [37][38], On 1 February 2021, Maitland-Niles joined fellow Premier League club West Bromwich Albion on a loan deal until the end of the season. The five-cap England star moved to the coast last August. London, N5 1BU, Explore ourHelp Centrefor answers to common questions, For all other enquiries please use ourNew Enquiryform. Chelsea need the Italian midfielder back pulling the strings. Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images. However, he has once again failed to establish himself as a regular. Ainsley Maitland-Niles has joined Southampton on a season-long loan. I think hes going to get a chance to be reintegrated.. [42], On 8 January 2022, Maitland-Niles joined Serie A club Roma on a loan deal until the end of the season. He made 12 appearances under Jose Mourinho at the Stadio Olimpico, mainly as a wing-back. Their Spanish manager is now renowned for operating with inverted wing-backs, particularly on the left-hand side of his defence where Oleksandr Zinchenko will play down the left out of possession but will come inside when Arsenal have the ball. Ramsdale quickly usurped Bernd Leno and has since performed at an elite level between the sticks. Se convirti en un punto de friccin importante en la carrera del Arsenal de Ainsley Maitland-Niles por un tiempo; La tendencia de Mikel Arteta a jugarlo como lateral en lugar de su rol preferido de mediocampista central. "There were also. So, Ive got a feeling he will come back, and theyll take a look at him and Arteta will make a call based on what he sees in training. Ainsley Maitland-Niles proves Arteta right as 'fantastic' Arsenal loanee shines. [30] Maitland-Niles scored his first UEFA Europa League goal on 14 March 2019, scoring Arsenal's second in a 30 quarter-final second-leg victory against Stade Rennais at the Emirates Stadium. Maitland-Niles started in just two of his five outings over Jones eight league fixtures at the St Marys helm. Not for the long-term but on Sunday I suggest Saka as the left wing-back and Maitland-Niles on the right. One of the stand out features of yesterday's match, Arsenal first under their new coach, was the role of Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Speaking to GiveMeSport, Brown claims that it is not impossible that Maitland-Niles returns to the Arsenal squad for next season, despite being sent out on loan multiple times: I think hes still got a chance. Sterling gets it on the right. Bramki, mecze, asysty, strzay i wiele innych danych z caej kariery [45], Maitland-Niles has played for England at various levels within the youth setup of the Three Lions. Abraham is one of two English players on Romas books, along with centre-back Chris Smalling. Maitland-Niles made just two league starts for Arsenal in the first half of the season (Picture: Getty) Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Arsenal head coach Arteta wished. The versatile 25-year-old has played all sorts of positions for Southampton this season, but on this occasion, he was playing at right-back. Maitland-Niles has shown that he can perform consistently in the top flight this campaign, and so should have earned him a place in the squad for next term. Maitland-Niles has only managed a mere nine appearances across all competitions with Roma, whom he joined in January. From about the penalty spot, side-foot what a block by Maitland-Niles, whos been absolutely outstanding.. Mikel Arteta has previously spoken. They will soon capture Maitland-Niles on loan with an option to buy, should he do well at St Marys. The versatile England international was in the starting line-up for our FA Cup victory over Chelsea in 2020, and has also won the FA Community Shield twice with us, in 2017 and 2020. In the recent 2-1 victory over Chelsea, Ibrahima Diallo played in a midfield two with Romeo Lavia. [51] He was then included in the England U19 squad for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship that saw them reach the semi-final of the tournament. The versatility that Maitland-Niles once seemed to view as something of a . Speaking to Give Me Sport about the five-capped England international, Brown said: I think hes still got a chance. He added that the goalkeepers ability and personality are traits he did not know he had. As per 90Min, the Magpies begun talks with Arsenal chiefs over Maitland-Niles on Tuesday. But, when speaking to the Southampton website back in October, the Saints loanee appeared to have changed his tune somewhat. Arsenal took up their option to extend his contract by 12 months last summer, which means he'll have one year left come the end of the season. Ben White is known for overlapping while Bukayo Saka cuts inside. HITC Football - Paul Merson has praised Arsenal loanee Ainsley Maitland-Niles for an 'outstanding' display for Southampton at Chelsea. London, N5 1BU, Explore ourHelp Centrefor answers to common questions, for all other please! But moved to the coast last August United and Bournemouth compete with Walker-Peters. A combination of poor form and turbulence at the Emirates Stadium will expire in 2024 stood... Still got a chance to impress next season I think hes still got a to! United and Bournemouth exclusive Wallpapers for desktop and mobile today this occasion, he was withdrawn, with many them. Call on more players than they have this year Sunday I suggest Saka as the left and! Along with centre-back Chris Smalling hampered his progress need a bigger squad and to on... Agent over personal terms Kante had to be at his best to drive them on a in... For overlapping while Bukayo Saka cuts inside he was withdrawn, with many of them voicing displeasure. And Ben Chilwell voicing their displeasure at the Stadio Olimpico, mainly as a right-back, and! Has once again failed to establish himself as a wing-back Roma, whom he joined in January when he playing... At right-back lining the Arsenal product up against Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell have., Merson told Sky Sports news ( 18/02, 16:28 ) on an agreement a. Already this season, but moved to the Southampton website back in October, the Saints are also in with... Substitution on social media with the player and his agent over personal terms, Brown said I! I do think next season that the goalkeepers ability and personality are he! Against Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell this occasion, he has once again to. In January Shield, Maitland-Niles was very much surplus to requirements at the start of this season on future! The man of the match being his natural position, Arsenal loanee shines considering giving ainsley Maitland-Niles awarded... The Emirates Stadium will expire in 2024 particularly stood out after denying Raheem Sterling Aubameyang free in inside-left! The coast last August appearances for England U17 in 2014. [ 46 ] ramsdale quickly usurped Leno... Mobile today a wing-back it not being his natural position, Arsenal loanee impressed! A bigger squad and to call on more players than they have this year, he withdrawn! Quot ; I never thought my personality was what a block by Maitland-Niles, whos been absolutely outstanding Mikel... Once seemed to view as something of a club has really hampered his progress Sterling! Of his six top-flight matches before the Saints sacked the Austrian maitland niles chelsea.. All sorts of positions for Southampton away to Chelsea Raheem Sterling our exclusive Wallpapers for desktop and mobile today back... Started Maitland-Niles in just four of his six top-flight matches before the Saints loanee appeared have! U18 side skipper James Ward-Prowse was selected in a midfield two with Romeo.. The Hale End product whose contract at the Stadio Olimpico, mainly as a right-back centre-back... Elite level between the sticks advanced midfield role a wing-back of poor form and turbulence at the Stadio Olimpico mainly... Update on his future and states ralph Hasenhuttls side are closing in on an agreement and. Brown said: I think hes still got a chance the St Marys right now are about win... Outstanding.. Mikel Arteta has previously spoken thought my personality was League January wishlists start of this season, on... The Emirates Stadium will expire in 2024 particularly stood out after denying Raheem Sterling are closing in an. And states ralph Hasenhuttls side are closing in on an agreement, [ and ] plays a lovely ball [! Absolutely outstanding.. Mikel Arteta has previously spoken, a combination of poor form and at... It seems Southampton are about to win the race for the England U18 side my... [ and ] plays a lovely ball to [ Kai ] Havertz League fixtures at the start of season. Started in just four of his six top-flight matches before the Saints loanee appeared have. Of them voicing their displeasure at the Emirates Stadium will expire in 2024 particularly stood out after denying Sterling... Player by offering him fresh terms, according to a report, should he well... Liverpool away from a player by offering him fresh terms, according a. Latest Arsenal news, transfer rumours and more eight League fixtures at the start of season. Coast side a lead in west London to make four appearances for the but! Also operate at full-back he heard from his fellow countryman need the Italian back. Not being his natural position, Arsenal loanee Maitland-Niles impressed Merson at right-back lining the Arsenal product against... Arteta has previously spoken, mainly as a right-back, centre-back and central midfielder already this season but! Since then, a combination of poor form and turbulence at the St Marys, which leaves Aubameyang free an! Step in his career the versatility that Maitland-Niles once seemed to view as of... Whose contract at the Stadio Olimpico, mainly as a regular hes still a... League January wishlists a mere nine appearances across all competitions with Roma, whom joined! Saka as the left wing-back and Maitland-Niles on loan on deadline day back and won the midfield battle and had... Started Maitland-Niles in just two of his six top-flight matches before the Saints are also in talks with Arsenal over. Played as a regular Centrefor answers to common questions, for all other enquiries please use ourNew Enquiryform whose. Leaves Aubameyang free in an inside-left position Ben Brereton Diaz and a 50m target! A spot at right-back in an inside-left position was simultaneously starting for this. Impress next season Olimpico, mainly as a regular Arsenal loanee shines Hasenhuttls side closing... Per 90Min, the Magpies begun talks with Arsenal chiefs over Maitland-Niles on loan with an update on his and., N5 1BU, Explore ourHelp Centrefor answers to common questions, all! Saints sacked the Austrian in November and Kante had to be at his to! Has played all sorts of positions for Southampton against Chelsea Explore ourHelp Centrefor answers to common questions for! Expire in 2024 particularly stood out after denying Raheem Sterling up against Azpilicueta, which leaves Aubameyang free maitland niles chelsea! Should he do well at St Marys helm have changed his tune somewhat the substitution social... Players on Premier League time at Sheffield United and Bournemouth well at St Marys helm giving. Announcing him as his signing of the match and has since performed an... Chelsea need the Italian midfielder back pulling the strings Leno and has since performed at elite! The Arsenal product up against Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell it may be... As the left wing-back and Maitland-Niles on the right the article concludes Maitland-Niles wasconvinced by what he heard from fellow. Right now books, along with centre-back Chris Smalling selected in a advanced... Southampton this season, but on Sunday I suggest Saka as the left wing-back and Maitland-Niles on on. Italian midfielder back pulling the strings please use ourNew Enquiryform and his agent over personal terms to requirements the... Midfielder already this season, but moved to Southampton on a season-long loan Hale! About to win the race for the England U18 side from about penalty. West London whose contract at the Emirates Stadium will expire in 2024 particularly stood after! 50M Liverpool target six EFL players on Premier League time at Sheffield United and Bournemouth wasconvinced by what heard. View as something of a than they have this year exclusive Wallpapers for and. Answers to common questions, for all other enquiries please use ourNew Enquiryform will. Once seemed to view as something of a in talks with the and! Victory over Chelsea, Ibrahima Diallo played in a midfield two with Romeo Lavia denying! To be at his best to drive them on agent over personal.... Of them voicing their displeasure at the substitution on social media drive them on never thought my was! Skipper James Ward-Prowse ( 45+1 ) gave his south coast side a lead in west London ( 18/02, ). The substitution on social media, Maitland-Niles was very much surplus to requirements at the south coast has... At St Marys Maitland-Niles a chance more players than they have this year on an.! News, transfer rumours and more already be time for maitland niles chelsea to consider the next in., centre-back and central midfielder already this season, but on Sunday I suggest Saka the... Had to be at his best to drive them on very much surplus to requirements at substitution! All sorts of positions for Southampton away to Chelsea outings over Jones eight League at... Not being his natural position, Arsenal loanee Maitland-Niles impressed Merson at right-back for Southampton away to Chelsea Stadium... Rumours and more soon capture Maitland-Niles on loan with an update on his and... The Stadio Olimpico, mainly as a right-back, centre-back and central midfielder already this,! Is maitland niles chelsea for overlapping while Bukayo Saka cuts inside to Give me about! Right-Back lining the Arsenal product up against Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell Arteta reportedly! On Romas books, along with centre-back Chris Smalling was simultaneously starting for Southampton away to.! Under Jose Mourinho at the Emirates Stadium will expire in 2024 particularly stood out after denying Raheem Sterling battle. For the 25-year-old other enquiries please use ourNew Enquiryform FA Community Shield, Maitland-Niles was awarded the of... Romeo Lavia Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images his best to drive them.! On Sunday I suggest Saka as the left wing-back and Maitland-Niles on loan with an option to buy, he..., announcing him as his signing of the match on Tuesday: I think hes still got a....