NORWICH CITY have reportedly told Max Aarons he is free to leave this summer with a host of clubs chasing his services.
The 21-year-old stayed at Carrow Road last summer and has helped the Canaries seal an immediate return to the Premier League.
Yet, despite their promotion, the full-back looks set to depart at the end of the season.
The Press Association report Aarons was told last summer he could leave this year, after he was convinced to stay despite interest from elsewhere.
Barcelona and Roma are believed to have had bids rejected for him in the last two transfer windows.
And Norwich will demand £30million for their academy graduate, who is under contract until 2024.
Norwich boss Daniel Farke has publicly praised the defender for his maturity and positive attitude this term after he decided to stay and help them return to the top-flight.
They still hope to retain his services again but will keep their promise to let him leave should an acceptable offer come in for him.
And there are a host of teams ready to battle it out to try and secure the England Under-21 ace’s signature.
Arsenal are one of the latest to be linked with a swoop for him.
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While their North London rivals Tottenham, who sacked boss Jose Mourinho on Monday, have also been monitoring him for some time.
Everton were keen, but now appear to be out of the running.
Aarons is thought to be keen to stay in the south, which would scupper to the Toffees’ hopes.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
