Max Dean 

In August/September 2026, reports indicated KAA Gent and Bolton Wanderers agreed a transfer fee for approximately €3,000,000 including bonuses (or a base of €2,500,000 plus add-ons), though the deal ultimately collapsed. Earlier in August 2026, Gent had reportedly valued the player at £3.5 million (approx. €4,100,000) and rejected bids from Bolton of £1 million (approx. €1,200,000) and later €2,000,000. The player's market value was cited by Transfermarkt at €2,500,000 in May-July 2026. Gent reportedly signed the player from MK Dons in July 2024 for a fee between £1.7 million (€2,000,000) and £2 million (€2,400,000).

Our valuation is driven by the extensively reported, though ultimately collapsed, transfer agreement for Max Dean between KAA Gent and Bolton Wanderers in August/September 2026. Reports indicate a deal was agreed for approximately €3,000,000 including bonuses, setting a clear upper bound. This followed rejected bids of €1,200,000 and €2,000,000, which establish a firm floor for negotiations, while Gent's initial asking price was reportedly as high as €4,100,000.