According to reports from The Athletic, Southampton have joined the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan for the rest of this season.
Earlier The Athletic reported that a current top-four team are keen to sign him this month, but West Bromwich Albion as emerging as favourites to sign him.
Sky Sports journalist Rob Dorsett has also claimed that the Baggies are leading the chase the sign the midfielder. The player likes the idea to join them on loan, as he believes he will be able to play in his favoured midfield position.