Arsenal face a big decision over one player ahead of Monday evening’s transfer deadline, before which Derby hope to snap up a Man Utd talent – both in the latest Paper Talk.
ARTETA FACING BIG MAITLAND-NILES DECISION
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces a huge decision over Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ future before the close of play on transfer deadline day, according to a report.
Maitland-Niles has made his intention to leave the Gunners before the transfer cut-off clear. Indeed, while he received serious interest from Wolves in the last transfer window, a U-turn from Arteta kept him at the club.
But the 23-year-old has since failed to earn a regular role in the team and the Daily Mirror points out his dreams of playing at Euro 2020 this summer as the key factor in his decision to leave this time around.
In fact, the newspaper says that the England international is ‘desperate’ to leave after recently entering Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions thinking.
As previously reported, Leicester and Southampton are keen on the full-back, who sees his long-term future in midfield.
What’s more, the Daily Mirror adds that Newcastle and West Brom have shown interest.
As such, Arteta faces a big decision over the player’s future. Wolves’ bid in the previous transfer window amounted to £20million, but there are concerns about whether his value would remain the same in six months’ time.
As such, they are considering cashing in now amid the ‘rush’ of late interest in Maitland-Niles’ signature.
On the other hand, the player will have two years left on his contract in the summer and could yet player a bigger role in proceedings at the Emirates Stadium.
However, the player does not see it that way for now and, as such, wants at least a loan deal to boost his game time.
Leicester are keen on an initial loan deal with a view to a permanent deal.
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AND THE REST FROM PAPER TALK
Derby have agreed a loan deal for Manchester United youngster Teden Mengi. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool have made an approach and agreed basic details of a deal for Marseille centre-back Duje Caleta-Car. However, Marseille’s concerns over finding a replacement are currently scuppering a deal. (Daily Mail)
Indeed, Caleta-Car had travelled to the airport in anticipation of a flight to seal his move to Anfield (RMC Sport)
Idrissa Gueye has rejected the chance of a move from Paris Saint-Germain to Newcastle. (Daily Mail)
UPAMECANO AGENT MAKES REVELATION
Dayot Upamecano‘s agent has revealed that his client will choose between two English clubs and Bayern Munich. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City will send defender prospect Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Championship side Blackburn. (The Sun)
Meanwhile, Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour is likely to complete his own six-month loan spell away from Stamford Bridge. (Daily Telegraph)
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s signing will limit Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke’s chances for the rest of the season. (Daily Telegraph)
ALLI EXIT REMAINS UNLIKELY
Dele Alli looks set to stay at Tottenham amid continued interest from PSG in a loan deal. (Daily Mirror)
But the midfielder’s exit still hinges on whether Spurs can seal a replacement signing before the deadline. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal are expecting loan bids from LaLiga duo Villarreal and Real Betis for Reiss Nelson. (Daily Mirror)
EVERTON MAN HEADING TO SCOTLAND
Everton full-back Jonjoe Kenny will sign for Celtic on loan after remaining on the fringes at Goodison Park. (Daily Star)
Hibernian have rejected Birmingham’s final £3million offer for Kevin Nisbet. (Scottish Sun)
Meanwhile, Rangers have opened talks with Aberdeen about a move for Scott Wright. (Scottish Sun)
Neymar has confirmed that he and Kylian Mbappe remain happy at PSG. (TF1)
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