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Everton eager on late swoop for Maitland-Niles

Everton are eager on a final minute transfer for Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

The Toffees have already held talks with Arsenal a few potential season-long mortgage deal as Rafa Benitez targets a proper again earlier than the window shuts.

Maitland-Niles, 23, may very well be allowed to go as Arsenal look to shake up their squad however want to dump gamers with Mikel Arteta additionally eager to do no less than yet one more deal.

There has additionally been curiosity from Crystal Palace, Burnley and Newcastle in Maitland-Niles who’s eager to resolve his long run future having spent the second half of final season on mortgage at West Bromwich Albion.

Everton need the England worldwide to strengthen their choices as Benitez sees the precise again slot as a key place in his rebuilding plans at Goodison Park.

Seamus Coleman has began the season however they wish to get a youthful different into the squad.

They made a bid of £5m for Rangers proper again Nathan Patterson however the Scottish champions don’t wish to let him depart Ibrox and Steven Gerrard is combating to maintain him north of the border.

Maitland-Niles has performed at proper again prior to now for Arsenal, has additionally performed in midfield and received referred to as up for England after exhibiting his high quality and flexibility after they gained the FA Cup final yr.

His further high quality on the ball appeals to Benitez who’s making an attempt to stamp his authority on his Everton staff having taken over this summer season.

Clearly, Arsenal would possibly want a everlasting deal however discussions up to now have solely been a few mortgage which might open the door for extra curiosity.

Arsenal are in search of a proper again as Hector Bellerin needs to depart the Emirates however Arteta is operating out of time to get offers carried out.