Ainsley Maitland-Niles has been assured he remains in Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s plans following clear-the-air talks.
Sportsmail reported on Monday how Arteta had ignored the England international’s pleas to join Everton, who had made a formal offer to take the versatile player on loan with an option to buy, after the Gunners had blocked the move.
Maitland-Niles, who is yet to start for Arsenal this season, took to Instagram to express his frustration at the club’s stance, a step that disappointed Arteta.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles will be staying with Arsenal this summer after talks with Mikel Arteta
He has been assured he will be in the Spaniard's first team plans for the coming season
The situation escalated this morning as it emerged Maitland-Niles was facing the prospect of having to train away from the first-team following Monday’s developments.