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Max Dean Transfer from Gent to Bolton Wanderers
Max Dean has not played for AA Gent because of his desire to transfer. According to Het Nieuwsblad, the coach of AA Gent said that Max is going through a difficult period and is taking time to process it.
Max Dean has not played for AA Gent because of his desire to transfer. According to Het Nieuwsblad, the coach of AA Gent said that Max is going through a difficult period and is taking time to process it.
Bolton Wanderers' attempt to sign KAA Gent striker Max Dean concluded suddenly overnight on Monday. At that time, his medical had been widely reported and the clubs had agreed on a fee that was believed to be more than £2m. Sources close to the player and Gent have denied that a failed medical was the reason for the transfer not proceeding, insisting that the cause was Gent's demand for a large sell-on fee. Bolton had refused to match Gent's initial £3.5m valuation of Dean.
Bolton Wanderers' attempt to sign KAA Gent striker Max Dean concluded suddenly overnight on Monday. At that time, his medical had been widely reported and the clubs had agreed on a fee that was believed to be more than £2m. Sources close to the player and Gent have denied that a failed medical was the reason for the transfer not proceeding, insisting that the cause was Gent's demand for a large sell-on fee. Bolton had refused to match Gent's initial £3.5m valuation of Dean.
After AA Gent accepted an offer from Bolton Wanderers for Max Dean, the English second division club withdrew from the deal. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Dean will not move to Bolton, which Het Nieuwsblad also confirmed.
After AA Gent accepted an offer from Bolton Wanderers for Max Dean, the English second division club withdrew from the deal. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Dean will not move to Bolton, which Het Nieuwsblad also confirmed.
According to Pete O’Rourke, Max Dean's proposed move to Bolton from KAA Gent appears to be cancelled as the two clubs were unable to reach an agreement on a sell-on clause.
According to Pete O’Rourke, Max Dean's proposed move to Bolton from KAA Gent appears to be cancelled as the two clubs were unable to reach an agreement on a sell-on clause.
According to Football Insider, Steven Schumacher’s side have agreed to sign the striker from Gent. Bolton prevailed over multiple sides, including Millwall, to sign him. The 22-year-old is undergoing a medical at the Toughsheet Community Stadium before signing for the club. Bolton Wanderers are expected to spend a seven-figure fee for the player.
According to Football Insider, Steven Schumacher’s side have agreed to sign the striker from Gent. Bolton prevailed over multiple sides, including Millwall, to sign him. The 22-year-old is undergoing a medical at the Toughsheet Community Stadium before signing for the club. Bolton Wanderers are expected to spend a seven-figure fee for the player.
Het Laatste Nieuws reports that AA Gent has reached an agreement with Bolton Wanderers regarding Max Dean. The deal is for three million euro, including bonuses. In the event of a future sale of Dean, AA Gent will receive 30% of the amount exceeding 1,250,000 euro. Max Dean is currently undergoing medical tests. Bolton initially sought to pay less, but eventually increased their offer.
Het Laatste Nieuws reports that AA Gent has reached an agreement with Bolton Wanderers regarding Max Dean. The deal is for three million euro, including bonuses. In the event of a future sale of Dean, AA Gent will receive 30% of the amount exceeding 1,250,000 euro. Max Dean is currently undergoing medical tests. Bolton initially sought to pay less, but eventually increased their offer.
Bolton Wanderers were previously attempting to sign Max Dean from KAA Gent. Football League World has reported that there has been no recent progress on the deal and also revealed that Millwall had shown interest in the player before Bolton did.
Bolton Wanderers were previously attempting to sign Max Dean from KAA Gent. Football League World has reported that there has been no recent progress on the deal and also revealed that Millwall had shown interest in the player before Bolton did.
According to Pete O’Rourke, talks between Bolton and KAA Gent regarding a deal for striker Max Dean are advancing.
According to Pete O’Rourke, talks between Bolton and KAA Gent regarding a deal for striker Max Dean are advancing.
Last week, Steven Schumacher stated that a report from Alan Nixon was incorrect; the report had claimed that Wanderers had an agreed deal for Gent striker Max Dean and that a medical had been booked. Reports from the Bolton News indicate that the Trotters may be unable to afford a deal for the 22-year-old. There is speculation that selling John McAtee could provide funds for a potential bid for Max Dean.
Last week, Steven Schumacher stated that a report from Alan Nixon was incorrect; the report had claimed that Wanderers had an agreed deal for Gent striker Max Dean and that a medical had been booked. Reports from the Bolton News indicate that the Trotters may be unable to afford a deal for the 22-year-old. There is speculation that selling John McAtee could provide funds for a potential bid for Max Dean.
Reports of a second, improved bid for KAA Gent striker Max Dean are believed to be premature. Bolton maintains an interest in Max Dean, and it is understood the Belgian side wants £3.5 million for him to leave.
Reports of a second, improved bid for KAA Gent striker Max Dean are believed to be premature. Bolton maintains an interest in Max Dean, and it is understood the Belgian side wants £3.5 million for him to leave.
Max Dean is being left out of the squad by De Mil as he is considering a transfer. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, after AA Gent rejected an initial offer from Bolton Wanderers, the club returned with a second bid of 2 million euros for Dean, which AA Gent again considered too low. The price AA Gent hopes to get is not specified. Dean still wants to leave the Planet Group Arena, but AA Gent will only cooperate for a correct offer. It does not seem that there are many other concrete options for Dean at the moment.
Max Dean is being left out of the squad by De Mil as he is considering a transfer. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, after AA Gent rejected an initial offer from Bolton Wanderers, the club returned with a second bid of 2 million euros for Dean, which AA Gent again considered too low. The price AA Gent hopes to get is not specified. Dean still wants to leave the Planet Group Arena, but AA Gent will only cooperate for a correct offer. It does not seem that there are many other concrete options for Dean at the moment.
According to Alan Nixon, Bolton Wanderers are still waiting to complete a permanent deal for Gent striker Max Dean. A medical was reportedly arranged for Dean at Bolton, but the move has been delayed as the Belgian side is dissatisfied with the offer the Wanderers are making. Gent reportedly wants more than the one million pound fee that was offered. The Greater Manchester-based side are reportedly willing to pay over the original £1 million fee, with the final amount not likely to exceed two million pounds.
According to Alan Nixon, Bolton Wanderers are still waiting to complete a permanent deal for Gent striker Max Dean. A medical was reportedly arranged for Dean at Bolton, but the move has been delayed as the Belgian side is dissatisfied with the offer the Wanderers are making. Gent reportedly wants more than the one million pound fee that was offered. The Greater Manchester-based side are reportedly willing to pay over the original £1 million fee, with the final amount not likely to exceed two million pounds.
According to Alan Nixon's Patreon, Bolton have agreed a deal with Belgian side KAA Gent to sign English striker Max Dean permanently. The forward is expected to undergo a medical before his transfer to Greater Manchester.
According to Alan Nixon's Patreon, Bolton have agreed a deal with Belgian side KAA Gent to sign English striker Max Dean permanently. The forward is expected to undergo a medical before his transfer to Greater Manchester.
Bolton Wanderers are close to signing KAA Gent striker Max Dean, who is set to undergo a medical ahead of the move. Alan Nixon states that Bolton are close to the signing of the striker. The club hopes to complete the deal ahead of this weekend’s first game of the league season against Preston North End. Dean had two years remaining on his Gent contract and Bolton Wanderers will pay a seven-figure fee for him.
Bolton Wanderers are close to signing KAA Gent striker Max Dean, who is set to undergo a medical ahead of the move. Alan Nixon states that Bolton are close to the signing of the striker. The club hopes to complete the deal ahead of this weekend’s first game of the league season against Preston North End. Dean had two years remaining on his Gent contract and Bolton Wanderers will pay a seven-figure fee for him.
Bolton Wanderers have not yet completed a deal for KAA Gent striker Max Dean, although there are positive indications that he could be signed by the weekend and be eligible to play against Preston. Dean did not feature in Gent’s last Europa Conference League game but has played competitively for them this summer.
Bolton Wanderers have not yet completed a deal for KAA Gent striker Max Dean, although there are positive indications that he could be signed by the weekend and be eligible to play against Preston. Dean did not feature in Gent’s last Europa Conference League game but has played competitively for them this summer.
Gent head coach Rik De Mil has confirmed that Max Dean wants to move back to England. The forward was left out of their win over KV Mechelen on Sunday. Max Dean has been linked with Bolton in the summer window. Reports state that the Trotters have had a bid rejected by Gent for the player. It has been suggested that Bolton made an offer of £1m for Dean. This amount is below Gent’s valuation of the attacker, who they signed for around £1.7m from MK Dons in the summer of 2024. Gent chief De Mil told DAZN that he did not include Dean in the squad because he is looking to leave for a club in England during the window. De Mil stated that Dean knows England much better and wants to make a transfer, adding that they will see if that works out and that he is giving him that space. The coach also said that on the other hand, they have to work with the players who are 100 per cent focused on Gent.
Gent head coach Rik De Mil has confirmed that Max Dean wants to move back to England. The forward was left out of their win over KV Mechelen on Sunday. Max Dean has been linked with Bolton in the summer window. Reports state that the Trotters have had a bid rejected by Gent for the player. It has been suggested that Bolton made an offer of £1m for Dean. This amount is below Gent’s valuation of the attacker, who they signed for around £1.7m from MK Dons in the summer of 2024. Gent chief De Mil told DAZN that he did not include Dean in the squad because he is looking to leave for a club in England during the window. De Mil stated that Dean knows England much better and wants to make a transfer, adding that they will see if that works out and that he is giving him that space. The coach also said that on the other hand, they have to work with the players who are 100 per cent focused on Gent.
According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Bolton Wanderers had a £1 million offer for KAA Gent striker Max Dean rejected. The initial offer was below Gent's valuation of the player. Bolton are now working to bring Max Dean back to the EFL.
According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Bolton Wanderers had a £1 million offer for KAA Gent striker Max Dean rejected. The initial offer was below Gent's valuation of the player. Bolton are now working to bring Max Dean back to the EFL.
Bolton Wanderers could be an option for Gent's English striker Max Dean this summer, and they would be competing with Millwall for the player. Millwall are interested in the former Leeds United and MK Dons player. It has been reported that Dean has reached a point where regular football is increasingly important to him, as he has often been used as an impact substitute in Belgium. Bolton could provide the 22-year-old with the opportunity for regular starts under manager Steven Schumacher. A return to the North West, where he has roots, might also be a factor that attracts him. A transfer for Dean is considered financially possible in comparison to many other available attacking players. Dean has four caps and four goals for England's U20 side and is under contract in Belgium until June 30, 2028. He moved from MK Dons in July 2024 for a fee reported to be £2 million and has a current market value of €2.50m, according to Transfermarkt.
Bolton Wanderers could be an option for Gent's English striker Max Dean this summer, and they would be competing with Millwall for the player. Millwall are interested in the former Leeds United and MK Dons player. It has been reported that Dean has reached a point where regular football is increasingly important to him, as he has often been used as an impact substitute in Belgium. Bolton could provide the 22-year-old with the opportunity for regular starts under manager Steven Schumacher. A return to the North West, where he has roots, might also be a factor that attracts him. A transfer for Dean is considered financially possible in comparison to many other available attacking players. Dean has four caps and four goals for England's U20 side and is under contract in Belgium until June 30, 2028. He moved from MK Dons in July 2024 for a fee reported to be £2 million and has a current market value of €2.50m, according to Transfermarkt.
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