IT'S OVER: Maitland-Niles announces he's leaving Arsenal

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has announced his intention to leave Arsenal at the end of the season.

The midfield utility is currently on-loan at Southampton to June.

Maitland-Niles told the Athletic: It's been a great journey but it has come to an end now (at Arsenal).

It's time for a fresh start and to find a new home. I'm looking forward to that but, at the same time, my head's not quite there yet and it's all about what's happening now with Southampton.

I'm just fully focused on trying to help us stay up and stay positive on a day-to-day basis and win games.

When the time gets closer towards the end of the season, I'll have something else to think about. But right now, I'm just focused on football and the task at hand.

Southampton is a great club to be at and progress and get some minutes under my belt. Of course, if they were to make an offer, I'll be more than happy to stay."