Man Utd and Arsenal transfer boost with Norwich set to sell Max Aarons at end of season after Premier League relegation

MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have been given a transfer boost in their pursuit of Max Aarons, with Norwich reportedly set to sell the star.

Relegation has left Carrow Road chiefs considering the future as they look to rebuild in the Championship.

Saturday's 2-0 loss at Aston Villa confirmed Norwich would be going down for the third time in five years.

But their misfortune has opened the door to United and Arsenal, who have both been linked with Aarons in the past.

report that the full-back will be allowed to go by Norwich this summer.

The club will be keen to raise funds for their Championship campaign, with £9.5million signing Milot Rashica also expected to be of interest to other clubs.

Aarons has caught attention in recent years for his performances in both the Premier League and Championship.

His speed, agility and abilities both defending and attacking the opposition box have impressed fans and pundits alike.

United were reported as being keen on the defender, with scouts rating him higher than Crystal Palace's young ace Tyrick Mitchell.

But Arsenal have also set their sights on Aarons, with the 22-year-old seen as a long-term replacement for Hector Bellerin.

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The Red Devils and the Gunners may be only two of several teams in the fight for Aarons' signature.

West Ham, Bayern Munich and Dortmund have been linked to the players.