Newcastle United 'unwilling to meet Ainsley Maitland-Niles asking price'

Newcastle United are reportedly not prepared to meet Arsenal's £25m asking price for Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

The 23-year-old's future remains the subject of much speculation, and Arsenal have already allegedly rejected an offer in the region of £15m from Wolverhampton Wanderers for the Englishman.

According to The Telegraph, Newcastle are also interested in Maitland-Niles, who made 33 appearances for the Gunners during the 2019-20 campaign.

However, the report claims that the Magpies have been put off by Arsenal's £25m valuation of the versatile performer, who is capable of playing in both defence and midfield.

Tottenham Hotspur have also previously been credited with an interest in the former England Under-21 international.

Maitland-Niles still has three years left to run on his contract at the Emirates Stadium.