Arsenal could offer new contract to Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Emiliano Martinez

Arsenal could offer new contract to Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Emiliano Martinez
Arsenal could offer new contract to Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Emiliano Martinez

Arsenal defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles has been linked with a move away from the club this summer.

The 23-year-old is thought to be a target for Wolverhampton Wanderers, but it seems that the Gunners have changed their stance on the players future.

Maitland-Niles was outstanding for Arsenal in the Community Shield game against Liverpool, and he was the man of the match as the Gunners defeated the Premier League champions.

According to reports, Arsenal are now willing to offer him a new deal, and it will be interesting to see if the 23-year-old decides to stay at Arsenal beyond this summer.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles needs to play regular first-team football in order to fulfil his potential, and if Arsenal cannot give him the necessary assurances, it might be better for the youngster to move on.

Meanwhile, keeper Emiliano Martinez has been linked with an exit this summer as well.

 The Argentine also produced a splendid display against Liverpool in the Community Shield game and Arsenal are now ready to hand him a new deal.

Very few clubs have a better backup keeper than Emiliano Martinez and Arsenal should do everything they can to keep him at the club.

The Argentine is ready to fight for a starting berth with Bernd Leno, and the competition will help improve both players.

It will be interesting to see if the Gunners can agree on new deals with both players this summer.

Star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is thought to be closing in on a new deal with the Gunners as well.