It was thought that Everton were interested in a move but ultimately a move fell through and the now 25-year-old was forced to stay in north London until January having featured on just 11 occasions. Paul Merson has praised Arsenal loanee Ainsley Maitland-Niles for an outstanding display for Southampton at Chelsea. Havertz in the box, you think hes going to shoot. 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. Brilliant play by Sterling, Merson told Sky Sports News (18/02, 16:28). Many of the other replies to Crystal Palaces tweet about the substitution were similar, criticising Patrick Vieiras decision to make the change in much more aggressive terms. Interim Saints boss Ruben Selles took charge of the St Marys outfits visit to the capital. View the player profile of Southampton Midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League. "There were times their dad would help out, like playing with the kids," she later told ViralRealLife. 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. 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. Romano tweeted Jose Mourinhos side are inadvanced talks to sign the central-midfielder, who can also operate at full-back. Maitland-Niles was close to securing a permanent transfer to Roma in January, but with Arsenal demanding a fee of 12.6m, the move instead turned into a loan deal. Sterling gets it on the right. Meanwhile, Aston Villa want to keep Arsenal and Liverpool away from a player by offering him fresh terms, according to a report. He added that the goalkeepers ability and personality are traits he did not know he had. [16] Since making his Ipswich Town debut, Maitland-Niles' performances immediately made an impact and was praised by manager Mick McCarthy, describing him as "outstanding". Maitland-Niles has only managed a mere nine appearances across all competitions with Roma, whom he joined in January. To close a submenu press the escape key. 4 Responses to It's 3421 to beat Chelsea with Saka and Maitland Niles as Wing-backs. [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. I think hes got a presence about him that I didnt see that he had and I think hes had a big impact on the team., READ MORE:Affordable price emerges as Edu treads familiar path for two new Arsenal signings, Planet Sport Limited 2023 All Rights Reserved, Arsenal Transfer Nearing Completion After Ex-Chelsea Star's Helping Hand. [53] In May 2017 he was called up to England's squad for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea. Skipper James Ward-Prowse was selected in a more advanced midfield role. [10] He signed his first professional contract with Arsenal on 24 October 2014. Southampton's win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last weekend has given them hope of a late dash for Premier League survival, but it'll mean nothing if they lose against Leeds United at Elland . Mikel Arteta has previously spoken about how highly he rates him, dubbing a him a huge talent while also complementing his versatility. advanced talks to sign the central-midfielder, who can also operate at full-back. This versatility could be a huge boost for Cooper, and although Maitland-Niles didnt play as often as he would have liked last season, he still generated 2.15 shot-creating actions per 90 minutes, while also displaying his defensive attributes by making 134 pressures and 22 blocks in 16 league matches. Once these are sorted, Southampton will get to work on organising a medical. 18 Feb 2023 16:54:46 The 25-year-old joined us when he was just six-years-old and progressed through the academy into the first team, making his debut in December 2014, just a couple of months after he signed his first professional contract with the club, aged 17. He was linked with a permanent move to Newcastle, but moved to Southampton on loan on deadline day. "There were also. [48] He went on to make four appearances for the England U18 side. However, he would be subbed off 35 minutes into the match after suffering a broken leg. [15], Maitland-Niles made his Ipswich Town debut, starting the whole game before being substituted in the 82nd minute, in a 22 draw against Brentford in the opening game of the season. If only he could do it on a regular basis. [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. [35] In the FA Community Shield, Maitland-Niles was awarded the man of the match. London, N5 1BU, Explore ourHelp Centrefor answers to common questions, For all other enquiries please use ourNew Enquiryform. Ainsley Maitland-Niles more than played his part as Southampton boosted their chances of Premier League survival by recording a shock 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. 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. The article concludes Maitland-Niles wasconvinced by what he heard from his fellow countryman. [19] His second goal for the club came on 19 January 2016, in a 21 loss against Portsmouth in the third round replay of the FA Cup. 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 . 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. Indeed, he has shown at Southampton that he is equally as comfortable at playing at full-back as well as in midfield, and could suit the inverted full-back role perfectly at the Emirates Stadium, with Oleksandr Zinchenko showing his ability to drift into midfield from left-back. Have something to tell us about this article? Nottingham Forest ended a 23-year Premier League exile when they defeated Huddersfield in the Championship play-off final in May, and it is an exciting time for everyone associated with the City Ground club. Of course, it remains to be seen whether Arteta will continue with the young Englishman, when Hector Bellerin is fit but the way . . The ex-West Brom loanee was vital in helping Saints earn a rare win and an ever-rarer clean sheet, acting as a colossus on the right-hand side of defence. He broke into the U-21 side of Arsenal as a 16-year-old and signed his first professional contract with the club in 2014. Everton and Arsenal are in talks . In the recent 2-1 victory over Chelsea, Ibrahima Diallo played in a midfield two with Romeo Lavia. 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. As such, they are planning to offer him a new deal before he goes off to the south coast. The latter was introduced in the second half but was constantly met with a stern you shalt not pass policy, stepping in to intervene and stop the Ukrainian speedster in his tracks. His appearances came in central midfield and right-back, while earning his starts from right-midfield in a 2-1 loss at Fulham and at centre-half in a 2-1 loss to Wolves. Thats according to Lyall Thomas (via Sky Sports), who claimed that the Midlands club are plotting a swoop for the 24-year-old when he returns from holiday. Jose Mourinho has bid farewell to Ainsley Maitland-Niles as the Arsenal midfielder departs Roma following his six-month loan at Stadio Olimpico. Maitland-Niles signed his first professional contract with Arsenal as a 17-year-old - 11 years after joining the club. Ainsley Cory Maitland-Niles (born 29 August 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder or full-back for Premier League club Southampton on loan from Arsenal. Already to go into a dressing room at Arsenal. The Blues surged back and won the midfield battle and Kante had to be at his best to drive them on. "[59], In December 2017, his then-Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, praised Maitland-Niles as "a good defender", saying that "he has that sense of one against one" and "has very quick recovery runs. . On 12 June 2018, he signed a long-term contract at Arsenal. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta urged Maitland-Niles to play more minutes at Southampton earlier in the season. In other news, Club president admits signing Folarin Balogun from Arsenal is 'impossible'. His switch also includes the option to become permanent. Highbury House [But he] pulls it back to Sterling, who carried his run on. Internationally, he has represented England from under-17 to senior level. Latest reports, rumors, updates. Liverpool transfer news continues to . He will have to improve his performances and ultimately earn a new deal but his display against Chelsea last Saturday was a good starting point. Maitland-Niles has been doing OK during his loan spell at Southampton, but recently he has found himself on the bench. Ainsley Maitland-Niles will reportedly sign a new Arsenal contract before leaving on loan, with PremierLeague teams queuing up to sign him. Not for the long-term but on Sunday I suggest Saka as the left wing-back and Maitland-Niles on the right. Yes there are young players in there, but its still a huge club. Porwnanie statystyk zawodnikw: Mark Hudson vs Ainsley Maitland-Niles. 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. Wolves are in talks with Arsenal about a deal for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who is closing on a 20m move to Molineux. Roma are working hard to complete the signing of Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles, amid emerging interest from Premier League clubs. In other news, Arsenal transfer news: Arteta target holds transfer meeting with Barcelona. The 25-year-old also faced Mykhaylo Mudryk in the second half. Maitland-Niles would show promise against Liverpool on Boxing Day 2017, an exciting 3-3 draw at the Emirates Stadium, kept busy by the interchanging wingers of Sadio Man and Mohamed Salah. As the deadline grew closer in the summer transfer window of 2021, Arsenals Ainsley Maitland-Niles only grew in frustration with his role at the club. The five-cap England star moved to the coast last August. 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 makes Premier League transfer decision as Arsenal set fee, with Roma NOT expected to make his loan move permanent this summer 27/03/22 11:46 The London-born midfielder made. document.getElementById('newsnowlogo').style.cursor='pointer'; [29] After his return from his leg break and a season-ending injury for Hctor Bellern, Maitland-Niles established himself as Emery's starting right-back for the remainder of the season. Abraham is one of two English players on Romas books, along with centre-back Chris Smalling. Maitland-Niles current Arsenal contract expires in June 2023. Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images. 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. Southampton travelled to Stamford Bridge this weekend without a manager having sacked Nathan Jones on Sunday. Maitland-Niles has only managed a mere nine appearances across all competitions with Roma, whom he joined in January. It feels incredibly likely that the 5 foot 10 ace will be handed a new deal by Mikel Arteta, particularly after his outburst 18 months ago. [6] He is of Jamaican descent. A ball from Dani Ceballos into Maitland-Niles allows him to knock the ball back for. 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. 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. However, the Gunners have been targeting Ivan Fresneda of Real Valladolid, a right-back who could be the next Zinchenko such is his ability to play inside. Eddie Howe needs right-back reinforcements after Emil Krafths ACL injury. Hes a personality and a character. Full stats of both players in all time Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looked past Ramsdales successive relegations with Bournemouth and Sheffield United when bringing him to north London in the summer. But Jones utilised his versatility whilst in charge. [50] He scored again the following month, in a 20 win over Macedonia U19. Everyone at Arsenal wishes Ainsley all the best this coming season with Southampton. Maitland-Niles spent the second half of last. 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Liverpool transfer news, live! Ainsley Maitland-Niles during a Southampton FC training session at the Staplewood Campus on December 16, 2022 in Southampton, England. Mikel Arteta has previously spoken. While the Arsenal man is two years older than his Chelsea counterpart, his ability to play at either right-back or right midfield, also slotting into the centre of the park, is similar to James, who can also adopt a role further up the field on the right-hand side. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source. Arsenal let Maitland-Niles join Southampton on loan as he was not a part of Mikel Artetas plans. After all, his attitude and desire to play in midfield has ultimately seen him cast aside. His appearances came in central midfield and right-back, while earning his starts from right-midfield in a 2-1 loss at Fulham and at centre-half in a 2-1 loss to Wolves. 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But James Ward-Prowse (45+1) gave his south coast side a lead in west London. Ralph Hasenhuttl started Maitland-Niles in just four of his six top-flight matches before the Saints sacked the Austrian in November. Porwnanie statystyk zawodnikw: John McAtee vs Ainsley Maitland-Niles. He started Arsenal's FA Cup final victory over Chelsea in 2020, winning. He also has five England caps to his name. Arsenal 's Ainsley Maitland-Niles has joined AS Roma on loan for the rest of the season, the Italian club announced on Saturday. Paul Merson has praised Arsenal loanee Ainsley Maitland-Niles for an outstanding display for Southampton at Chelsea. Its likely to be his final opportunity to impress at The Emirates. 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. [41] The potential move fell through however, and on 30 August 2021, Maitland-Niles publicly expressed his desire to leave the club via social media, stating that he wished to go where he was "wanted" and where he was going to play. Meanwhile, Ainsley Maitland-Niles was simultaneously starting for Southampton away to Chelsea. 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. He put in a shocking performance in the Carabao Cup against Lincoln, and struggled to get back into the team under Nathan Jones. Obiettivi, partite, assist, tiri e molti altri dati dell'intera carriera Maitland-Niles won a further nine ground duels and won 100% of his aerial battles while also succeeding with three of his four dribbles and completing his one and only cross. 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