Leicester are leading the race to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan from Arsenal, according to reports.
Maitland-Niles is likely to depart the Emirates Stadium before the January transfer window closes at 11pm on Monday.
But according to the Daily Mirror, Leicester are set to win the race for Maitland-Niles’ signature.
Maitland-Niles is keen to play regular football before this summer’s European Championship, and he does not think he will get enough minutes at Arsenal.
Southampton are keen on Maitland-Niles but see him as a full-back, which has put him off a move to St Mary’s.
Arsenal rejected a bid of £20m from Wolves before the start of the season, while Atletico Madrid have also been keeping tabs on the situation.
Leicester’s loan-plus-option-to-buy offer could appeal to the Gunners if the clause meets their valuation of Maitland-Niles.
“Well, there are some conversations at the moment going on," he said. "I spoke with all of the players about their own situation because they are all aware of the minutes that they are playing and they want to improve their situation.
"I am willing to help them. Some of them the club is willing to help them and we will try to find a solution at the end. But I don’t know whether it’s going to be the case or not."
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