Southampton make fresh Aarons move

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Image caption, Southampton boss Russell Martin is a huge admirer of right-back Aarons
  • Author, Nick Mashiter
  • Role, 大象传媒 Sport Football News Reporter

Southampton have made an offer of about 拢6m for Bournemouth's Max Aarons.

Saints have revived their interest in the right-back having wanted to sign him last summer - but their bid is expected to be rejected.

They are also close to wrapping up the signings of Nathan Wood from Swansea City and fellow defender Ronnie Edwards from Peterborough.

Boss Russell Martin, who has agreed a new three-year deal at St Mary's, is a huge admirer of Aarons, having been Norwich captain when the 24-year-old was an emerging talent at Carrow Road.

Aarons was close to a move to St Mary's last summer before joining Bournemouth for Premier League football.

Aarons made just 23 appearances for the Cherries as a persistent hamstring injury hampered his debut campaign.

Saints are preparing for their return to the Premier League.

They have already signed Adam Lallana and Charlie Taylor on free transfers from Brighton and Burnley respectively, while Taylor Harwood-Bellis' loan from Manchester City became permanent after promotion.