Jose Mourinho is a stubborn man. When he gets an idea about the tactics of recruitment, that idea will stay with him even when he changes jobs. Such is his ambition to sign Manchester United’s young defender Charlie Wellens and Arsenal’s midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles.Mourinho has already got Chris Smalling and Tammy Abraham at his disposal in the Italian capital and, if he gets his way, the English contingent at Stadio Olimpico will double. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlie Wellens (@charlie.wellens) Charlie, the 19-year-old son of a former United trainee Richie Wellens caught the eye of the Portugues coach while they were both plying their trade at Old Trafford. In the meantime, Mourinho has moved on to Tottenham but he kept an eye on Wellens and attempted to bring him to London in 2020. That time, he didn’t get his wish, but Jose hasn’t lost track of the versatile right-back.Monday, 23.00: (7.25) Newcastle (4.50) Man.Utd. (1.50)Ainsley Maitland-Niles is itching to leave Arsenal after being all but frozen out by boss Mikel Arteta. The 24-year-old midfielder spent the second half of last season playing for West Bromwich Albion as the Baggies struggled to relegation from the Premier League. Maitland-Niles returned to his parent club only to find chances of playing for the first team as limited as ever.Though no formal offer or terms have been sent or agreed upon between the Italian outfit and Arsenal, it would be a surprise if the England midfielder would turn down the chance to leave the Emirates – at least on a temporary basis.Roma are in talks to sign Arsenal and England midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan during the January transfer window. (ESPN) pic.twitter.com/zZshhJa4aS— Global Watch Football (@gwf_official) December 25, 2021 Roma’s sporting director Tiago Pinto has contacted Arsenal with a view to making a loan move for the 24-year-old, with Maitland-Niles said to be open to the offer.Many centuries ago, the British Isles were ruled by the Romans. As the year 2022 approaches, the Britons are building their colony in the heart of Rome. What goes around comes around.
