Southampton are pushing to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan from Arsenal before Monday's deadline.
Ralph Hasenhuttl is keen to boost his full-back options this month and is a big fan of the versatile England star.
Left-back is a particular issue with youngster Jake Vokins being sent to Sunderland on loan, leaving just Ryan Bertrand as a natural in that position.
Maitland-Niles, who is also wanted by West Brom, is considering leaving the Emirates temporarily to boost his game time.
Maitland-Niles, 23, is keen to strengthen his push for a Euro 2021 place this summer by playing more regularly.
