- Valencia has agreed a loan deal with Bournemouth for Max Aarons, including a €9m buy option
- Napoli is set to sign Philip Billing on loan, with an option to buy for €9-10m in the summer
- Both deals involve non-mandatory purchase clauses
- Bournemouth’s stars Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Antoine Semenyo, and Dean Huijsen are being monitored by Chelsea, Newcastle, and Liverpool
- Max Aarons has only started one Premier League game this season, while Billing’s move highlights Napoli’s interest in strengthening their midfield
Key Takeaways:
Bournemouth’s January transfer window is in full swing, with multiple key deals and rumours swirling around the club. Valencia has secured a loan agreement for right-back Max Aarons, who has struggled for playing time this season, having started just one Premier League match. The deal includes a non-mandatory buy option worth €9 million, potentially setting Aarons up for a permanent move in the summer.
🚨 Bournemouth stars Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Antoine Semenyo and Dean Huijsen are all being monitored by Chelsea, Newcastle and Liverpool.
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Meanwhile, Napoli has reached an agreement to sign Philip Billing on loan, bolstering their midfield. The deal features a non-mandatory purchase clause, valued at €9-10 million, and Napoli will cover Billing’s salary until June 2025. This move underscores Billing’s ability to attract interest from Europe’s top clubs as he transitions to Serie A.
Bournemouth is also at the center of significant transfer speculation involving several of their stars performers. Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Antoine Semenyo, and Dean Huijsen are all reportedly being monitored by Premier League giants Chelsea, Newcastle, and Liverpool.