Ainsley Maitland-Niles broke into the Arsenal team for the first time last year, covering as a left-back in the absence of Sead Kolasinac and Nacho Monreal. He excelled and has done very well at right-back this year too. However, despite all the potential the youngster has been showing, a career at full-back is not where his future lies, and Arsenal's tight transfer dealings could be costing him dearly. The Chalkboard Maitland-Niles enjoyed a period on loan at Ipswich under Mick McCarthy before returning to Arsenal and embracing his role as a wing-back/full-back; first under Arsene Wenger and now Unai Emery. He's one of those rare players who genuinely boasts tremendous attributes in all...
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