Barcelona 'join Manchester United in race for £35m-rated Max Aarons'

Barcelona are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Norwich City defender Max Aarons.

A proposed move to Camp Nou for the 21-year-old last summer fell through, and he remained loyal to the Canaries despite their relegation from the Premier League.

Aarons has chipped in with one goal and three assists in 32 Championship appearances this term, but it remains to be seen if he will stay on at Carrow Road even if Norwich do make an immediate return to the pinnacle of English football.

Manchester United and Bayern Munich are both said to be keeping a close eye on developments, but according to the Daily Mail, Barcelona are still keen on the young right-back.

The report adds that Norwich would be likely to accept a figure in excess of £30m for the Englishman, and they will allow Aarons to leave if the move is in the best interests of his career.

Everton and Roma are also rumoured to be interested in a deal for the in-demand defender.