Maitland-Niles Demands Clarity Over Arsenal Future

The 23-year-old England international came through the Gunners youth ranks and has made 121 senior appearances at the Emirates Stadium but spent the second half of last season at relegated West Bromwich Albion.

Maitland-Niles made 20 appearances last season for Arsenal before joining the Baggies on loan, and his contract with Mikel Arteta’s side does not expire until the summer of 2023.

With his future in North London up in the air, Maitland-Niles says he will not hesitate to quit Arsenal if opportunities continue to elude him.

“If I was to get a phone call from someone at Arsenal and they said they'd like a meeting tomorrow, then it would be easier that way,” Maitland-Niles told The Telegraph of his situation.

“They can tell me whether they've got plans to play me in the future or if they want to sell me. I've heard they want to make some space [in the squad] and some money so I'm not sure.

“I want a decision. I want some clarity. And then hopefully I can get to work with whoever I need to get to work with.

“Whether that is finding a new club or whether that is carrying on with my training. I would like some kind of indication of what is happening. Where they (Arsenal) see me.

“If it works out it works out, if it doesn’t then kiss Arsenal goodbye. It’s been a long journey but a proud one at that.

“Maybe they still want to do something and things could change. If not, there’s always other teams."