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Max Aarons announces exit as £12m Leeds transfer developments emerge

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25 May 2025, 7:26 am

Leeds United are targeting numerous signings this summer in what could be their biggest transfer window in their history.

Daniel Farke has a gigantic task on his hands if he is to keep the Peacocks in the Premier League.

Signings are no doubt needed with Leeds already linked with Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes.

However, more options are needed all over the pitch, with Farke also looking to improve the Yorkshire club’s full-back position.

Daniel Farke is aiming to bring in multiple players this summer

Max Aarons says goodbye to Valencia after loan spell

As Farke look to add more Premier League experience to his squad, one player who Leeds have been linked with is Max Aarons.

The right-back moved to Bournemouth last season after impressing at Norwich City.

However, his spell at the Cherries has not gone to plan, and he was sent on loan to Valencia in January.

Here, the 25-year-old played five matches for the Mediterranean side as they went on to avoid relegation comfortably.

Max Aarons at Valencia
Appearances	5
Starts	2
Goals	0
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Aarons was a useful squad option for Valencia

The Spanish side did have an option to buy the full-back at the end of the season, but this seemingly hasn’t been taken up as Aarons has now said his goodbye to Valencia.

The 25-year-old posted on his Instagram (24 May) some photos with the caption: “Thank you Valencia. We achieved the goal for this season, and in the end, we had a late push for Europe.

“From making my debut against Barcelona, to the win against Real Madrid, it’s been an honour to play for this huge club.

“Thank you for everything Valencians. AMUNT Valencia!”

Football Espana reported on 7 May that Bournemouth want £12million for Aarons.

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Aarons would be a great back-up option for Leeds

If Leeds are to pursue Aarons this summer, he would be a great option to have at the Yorkshire clubs.

His loan spell at Valencia won’t have been as successful as he would have hoped, but it has added even more experience to his CV.

This could prove to be vital at Elland Road next season, and the full-back would be an excellent character to have in the dressing room.

While Farke should not be looking to have Aarons as a number one choice, he would be an excellent back-up.

Hopefully, Leeds can strike a good deal with Bournemouth to acquire the defender in the coming weeks.

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