Report: Arsenal reject £15m bid from Wolves for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Gunners want £20m

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Arsenal has reportedly rejected a bid of £15m from Wolves for their versatile midfielder, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, with the Gunners wanting more money for their man.

According to Sky Sports, Arsenal have turned their noses up the Molineux club’s opening offer for Maitland-Niles, which is believed to be short of the £20m the Gunners want for their man.

Wolves had been hoping to move quickly to conclude a deal for the 22-year-old, as reports emerged earlier in the week suggesting the Arsenal man was keen on joining Nuno Santo’s men.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is looking to raise funds this summer as he looks to complete a squad overhaul. Maitland-Niles, then, is obviously among the players who the Spaniard is willing to let go.

However, it appears Wolves will need to up their offer. It could well open the door for Jose Mourinho to make his move, too, after the Daily Mail claimed last week Spurs were eyeing a shock bid for Maitland-Niles.

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It’s hard to see Wolves not putting the money up to land Maitland- Niles, especially given the profile of the player and what he can add to the squad.

He is versatile and, crucially, can play wing-back, which is vital in Nuno Santo’s expansive 3-4-3 system.

Wolves will have just been trying it on with a slightly lower bid you feel here. If Arsenal wants £20m for their man – who only earns a reported £35k-a-week, then Wolves can easily afford it and there’s little reason for them to not stump up the cash.