Arsenal fans react to Ainsley Maitland-Niles reports

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A number of Arsenal fans have taken to Twitter to comment on reports from the Daily Mail this week concerning interest in Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

Maitland-Niles will return to the Gunners in the summer off the back of a decent loan spell at West Brom.

He was unable to help the Baggies beat the drop. But he has looked incredibly impressive at times. And that perhaps explains why a host of sides reportedly want the 23-year-old.

According to the Daily Mail, Southampton and Leeds are keen on Maitland-Niles. Manchester United and Everton are also fans of the Arsenal youngster, but view him as a potential right-back option.

The reports have prompted a strong reaction amongst Gunners fans on social media.

Some would clearly be open to seeing Maitland-Niles move on permanently. He is yet to prove that he is really good enough to hold down a midfield role in Mikel Arteta’s plans.

But many believe that he has the potential to become a key man at the Emirates. He is an extremely talented player who can feature in a number of roles.

And some fear that Arsenal would go on to kick themselves if Maitland-Niles was sold.

However, there are also a couple who are adamant that Maitland-Niles needs to compromise and be more open to playing at right-back. For several fans, that is his best position.

With that in mind, here is how some of the Arsenal fans have reacted to the links with a host of their Premier League rivals…