Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has reportedly made the decision to offload right-back Max Aarons in the January transfer window, with the possibility of a loan now on the cards.
The 25-year-old defender, who joined the Cherries in 2023, has struggled to nail down a regular place in the starting line-up, particularly this season as he has made just three appearances, with just one start and two as a substitute.
according to Daily MailBournemouth are open to allowing Aarons to leave on loan in search of more playing time.
The move comes amid growing interest from clubs across Europe, including teams from France, Italy and Spain. French club Lille are said to be one of the interested parties, with Aarons attracting attention for his potential as an emerging talent.
Spanish club Valencia have also shown keen interest in the right-back, with reports from satisfaction Which indicates that they are keen on the loan deal to buy. The La Liga club are reportedly negotiating a purchase option in the region of €8-9 million, a figure similar to their pursuit of another player, Ivan Fresenda. If Aarons is successful, he will move to Spain, providing him with the opportunity to showcase his skills in La Liga.
Could Leeds United reconsider their interest in Max Aarons?
Another club that could reconsider their interest in Aarons is Leeds United, who have also been After him since he was at Norwich City They were strongly linked with a move for him last summer too.
It was reported again in the summer Daniel Farke was working hard to sign him, as he had worked with him before at Norwich City and was very impressed with the player.
The duo enjoyed great success together, with Aarons playing a pivotal role in helping Norwich secure promotion to the Premier League. A potential move to Leeds could be a great opportunity for Aarons to revive his career under Farke, who remains a firm believer in his ability.
