Roma have offered a six month loan deal for Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles with the prospect of the transfer becoming permanent for £8.4million.
Jose Mourinho’s club held discussions last week and have stepped up negotiations with an offer as they look to secure the 24-year old’s signature next week.
Maitland-Niles was frustrated to see a move to Everton fall through in the summer after Arsenal blocked the transfer and has been keen to play regular football.
He missed Sunday’s 5-0 win at Norwich owing to a positive Covid test and last appeared for Arsenal in their defeat to Liverpool last month.