Leeds United are set for a busy week ahead, with just a few days remaining in the summer transfer window.
It comes after a difficult month or so for Daniel Farke and his team, which has seen a whole host of stars leave.
Archie Gray joined Tottenham in the first move of the window before Crysencio Summerville left for West Ham.
The Leeds boss was hopeful that was the end of the exits, Georginio Rutter made the move to Brighton after a late trigger of the release clause in his contract.
While it has been a tough time for the Elland Road outfit, there have been a few signings made with the aim of improving the team.
Joe Rodon joined permanently following his loan spell last season, with Joe Rothwell added as an option on loan for the midfield ranks.
Jayden Bogle has provided a new option at right-back, while Largie Ramazani has been eyed as the new wide option for Leeds.
There could still be some movement in the market though, with another full-back seemingly targeted for the coming week.
Leeds transfer target Max Aarons absent from Bournemouth squad
Leeds have been linked with a transfer for Bournemouth defender Max Aarons this summer, amid uncertainty over his future.
Reports have stated that The Whites are “readying a move” for the 24-year-old, with a potential loan switch on the cards.
Max Aarons only joined the Cherries last summer from Norwich City but has seemingly fallen out of favour under Andoni Iraola.
This is even more evident after the full-back was left out of Bournemouth’s matchday squad to face Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday.
It could signal a potential exit for Aarons, who is capable of playing as both a left-back and right-back if required.
What Andoni Iraola has said about Max Aarons transfer
Amid uncertainty over the future of Aarons, Bournemouth boss Iraola has already discussed a bit about the defender.
Speaking about the Leeds target, the manager said: “For me, I would say that it [Aarons’ last season] was very affected by the injuries.
“He didn’t have a lot of injuries, he had two muscle injuries, but the recovery was very, very long for both. In the end, he missed nearly half the season.
“I think he started very well, but then he had these two injuries and also Adam Smith’s performances.
“I think Adam in the past season performed amazingly, so it was not easy, even when he recovered at the end, to regain his position.
“But he has come in and done a complete pre-season. Now he is fully fit and ready to challenge, like the others.”
With Aarons clearly fit to compete, the fact he isn’t involved in the squad may signal that a move is very much on the cards for the defender.
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