Mikel Arteta was reportedly 'overruled' by the Arsenal board after disagreeing with them over midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
The 22-year-old has been put up for sale and told he can leave Arsenal despite having started in their FA Cup final success over Chelsea.
Maitland-Niles has been with the club since the age of six and was not pushing for a transfer, with his current contract due to run until 2023.
Gunners chiefs made the call though to transfer list him as they look to raise funds for their own business in the market this summer.
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