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Ainsley Maitland-Niles seals loan switch to Southampton as Ralph Hasenhuttl hails deadline-day deal for Arsenal youngster, which includes option for Saints to buy him outright next summer

Southampton have completed the loan signing of Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal.

The versatile 25 year-old has secured his move to the south coast in a deal that includes an option for Southampton to buy as Arsenal look to shift unwanted talent.

Maitland-Niles was eager to depart the Emirates this season with him not in the plans of Gunners boss Mikel Arteta following his side's unbeaten start to the Premier League season.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has completed his loan move from Arsenal to join Southampton
The Arsenal midfielder's loan move includes an option for Southampton to buy the player

The midfielder spent last season on loan at Jose Mourinho's Roma where he made 12 appearances for the Serie A side before returning to London.