Arsenal man made surplus to requirements while attacking midfielder ‘close’ to exit

Arsenal have made an impressive start to the new Premier League season.

The Gunners have won their first two matches against Crystal Palace and Leicester City.

Next up for the London club is an away trip to newly promoted AFC Bournemouth as they look to make it three wins on the spin.

Here is a look at the latest news coming out of the club today....

Midfielder surplus to requirements

Arsenal are keen to offload Ainsley Maitland-Niles before the end of the transfer window.

The midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium and spent time out on loan in Italy with Roma last season.

As per a report by The Times, the club’s technical director, Edu Gaspar, is ‘determined’ to sell the England international before August ends.

Youngster heading out the exit door

Salah Oulad M’Hand is reportedly heading out the exit door.

The attacking midfielder, 18, is a Holland youth international and played for Mikel Arteta’s side over pre-season against FC Nurnberg.

However, The Athletic report he is now ‘close’ to signing for Hull City on loan with a view to a permanent deal.

Patino injury latest

Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino has picked up an injury out on loan at Blackpool.

The teenager was given the green light to join the Tangerines for this campaign to get some first-team experience under his belt.

He has suffered an ankle injury and will be out of action for at least four weeks, as reported by Lancashire Live.