- Max Aarons, 25, has only started once so far this season under Andoni Iraola.
- The defender made a name for himself as one of the brightest emerging right-backs
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Bournemouth full-back Max Aarons is in talks to join Valencia on loan with the option to make the deal permanent for £7.5m.
Mail Sport revealed this week that the former England U21 international would be allowed to leave amid interest from foreign clubs, including LaLiga contenders Valencia.
Talks have accelerated in the last 48 hours and an agreement is already close to being reached.
The full-back, who joined the Cherries in 2023, has seen his first-team opportunities limited under Andoni Iraola this season, making just three appearances so far, including just one start.
And the Premier League club are willing to let the right-back leave the club during the January window.
Clubs from France, Italy and Spain had expressed initial interest in the 25-year-old. Ligue 1 side Lille were also among the interested teams.
Max Aarons will be allowed to leave Bournemouth in this window after playing opportunities have been exhausted.
The 25-year-old made a name for himself at Norwich after emerging as a promising right-back.
Carlos Corberán's Valencia is in talks with the player for a loan that could become permanent for 7.5 million pounds
Aarons arrived from Norwich in 2023 with a reputation as one of the best emerging full-backs in English football.
But his career has stalled on the south coast this season and moving away to secure more regular first-team football could benefit all parties.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth are exploring a transfer for Paraguayan striker Alex Arce, while midfielder Philip Billing is finalizing a loan move to Napoli.
The deal for the Danish midfielder will include an option to buy the 28-year-old for £9million.