Ainsley Maitland: Last News

Arsenal fans have branded Mikel Arteta's starting side against Norwich as 'League Cup fodder' as the Gunners look for their first win of the season.Arteta's side have struggled so far this season, and they have failed to score a goal in their opening three games.However, Arsenal spent big over the summer as Arteta looked to rebuild his side.But despite all their new signings, Arsenal fans aren't impressed with the midfield that started against Norwich on Saturday afternoon.Wantaway midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles started alongside two summer signings, with Albert Sambi Lokonga and Martin Odegaard joining him in the middle of the park."[Thomas]Partey isn't ready to start games? That midfield looks like a League Cup team," one fan

Arsenal with several players linked with loan and permanent moves.The Gunners have already spent over £120million on five new signings so far this summer and it does not currently look likely that Mikel Arteta will make any more additions to his squad.Ainsley Maitland-Niles is reportedly the subject of loan interest from Everton, with Newcastle United also believed to be lining up a late move for the 23-year-old.Meanwhile, Crystal Palace's move for Eddie Nketiah is understood to be in the balance with three days left to do business.Everton are seeking a loan move for versatile midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday.Newcastle are also a reported suitor for the England international with Arsenal

The Times report that seven players up for sale have barely attracted any interest, leaving Arteta with a job on his hands.Here, Daily Star Sport looks at those who the Gunners have struggled to offload this summer.Utility man Ainsley Maitland-Niles starred during a six-month loan spell at West Bromwich Albion last year, although he couldn't help them avoid relegation.Despite his determination to muscle in on a first team spot, Maitland-Niles is a fringe player that the Gunners have been open to offers for all summer. The 23-year-old England star has been linked with Premier League rivals Leicester City, Burnley and Southampton.

Already-relegated West Bromwich Albion welcome top-four chasers Liverpool on Sunday in the Premier League.

Hector Bellerin has echoed Mikel Arteta's admission that Arsenal sorely missed Kieran Tierney in the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.

Arsenal were given 'a reality check' in their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace - with Nicolas Pepe again in the firing line.

Mikel Arteta was reportedly 'overruled' by the Arsenal board after disagreeing with them over midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

Brighton are eyeing Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles for a summer move.