Watford rival Southampton for Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles

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·18 June 2021

Watford rival Southampton for Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Watford have joined the interest in Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

The Mirror says Southampton are also keen on the England international who could be allowed to leave the Emirates this summer.

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Watford and Southampton are both set to make moves next week for the 23-year-old who has two years left on his contract.

Southampton were keen on Maitland-Niles in January so their interest will not be a surprise but the former England under-21 starlet chose to go to West Brom instead in search of regular game time.

Watford are keen to bolster their squad after regaining their Premier League status and Maitland-Niles will not be short of suitors as he is young, English, versatile and a full international.

Arsenal may also be of the view that they need to raise funds to strengthen their own position in the transfer market this summer.