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title: "Leeds: Whites eyeing up move for Ainsley Maitland-Niles"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-04-19T16:40:48Z"
modified: "2021-04-19T16:40:48Z"
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# Leeds: Whites eyeing up move for Ainsley Maitland-Niles

**Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles, with the Englishman’s future up in the air.**

There could be some new additions at Elland Road in the summer transfer window as Marcelo Bielsa looks to strengthen his squad.

Someone who may be available is [£16m-rated](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ainsley-maitland-niles/profil/spieler/285845) Maitland-Niles, who is currently on loan at West Brom at Arsenal, making [nine Premier League starts](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/255169/Show/Ainsley-Maitland-Niles) this season.

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### Leeds eye up Maitland-Niles move

According to [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ainsley-maitland-niles-arsenal-transfer-23938338)‘s John Cross, Leeds have been ‘watching developments’ with regards to the 23-year-old’s future.

Crystal Palace, Wolves and Monaco are also believed to be interested in signing the versatile [five-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ainsley-maitland-niles/profil/spieler/285845) England international, who has been [described](https://tbrfootball.com/stuart-pearce-raves-about-arsenal-utility-man-ainsley-maitland-niles/) as ‘outstanding’ in the past by former England defender Stuart Pearce.

### Transfer Tavern take

Maitland-Niles is a footballer with undoubted pedigree, as highlighted by his England caps and [121 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ainsley-maitland-niles/alletore/spieler/285845) for the Gunners, making him a potential shrewd addition for Leeds.

His [versatility](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ainsley-maitland-niles/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/285845) could also appeal to Bielsa, as is the case with someone [like Stuart Dallas](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/stuart-dallas/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/158764), with the youngster capable of thriving in midfield or in either full-back position.

At 23, he should also improve as the years pass, acting as a further positive for Leeds snapping him up if they can see off the competition for his signature.

***In other news, there has been a key update regarding Leeds’ interest in a Premier League attacker. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/leeds-whites-not-interested-in-adama-traore/).***