Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles is at the centre of a last-minute scramble for his signature.
Maitland-Niles, 25, is available for transfer with Arsenal looking to offload him but time is ticking for a permanent switch and a loan deal could be a solution. Southampton have been long admirers and are in the hunt while Bournemouth were also interested but Scott Parker’s departure from the Cherries has cast doubt over that potential switch.
Nottingham Forest were keen at the start of the window while Newcastle are now watching developments. Arsenal would like to do a permanent deal but Maitland-Niles has one year left on his current deal but there is a 12 month option meaning that there is no panic at this stage and he could be loaned.
