Exclusive: Mansfield Town star set to leave after contract offer rejected
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(Credit: Imago) Aaron Lewis set to leave Mansfield Town as new contract offer rejected Fri 1 May 2026 15:21, UK Aaron Lewis is set to leave Mansfield Town at the end of the season after turning down multiple new contract offers, sources have told Football Insider.This new comes as a huge blow for the Stags to lose such an influential player on a free, with the 27-year-old having played a crucial role under Nigel Clough.Mansfield rejected bids from both Plymouth and Stevenage in January as they hoped to keep hold of their star midfielder, but are now set to lose him on a free.The news of Lewis’ impending availability is set to place a number of clubs across the Football League on alert, with no shortage of interest in his signature.Mansfield had made multiple attempts to tie him down to a new deal, but after rejecting their advances, Lewis is now ready to take on a new challenge. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How big of a blow for Mansfield Town is losing Aaron Lewis?Mansfield have enjoyed a strong season including an FA Cup victory against Premier League Burnley, which Football Insider revealed piled sack pressure on Scott Parker at the time.They look set to finish the season in a respectable mid-table position, but Lewis has his sights set on loftier aims amid growing interest from elsewhere.Aaron Lewis 2025-26 StatsLeague OneFA CupEFL TrophyEFL CupAppearances35431Starts22211Minutes Played197122216190Aaron Lewis’ appearance stats across all competitions for Mansfield Town.
(via Transfermarkt)Lewis’ availability has put a number of clubs on alert and they are now queuing up to poach him on a free transfer when he leaves Field Mill at the end of the season.League One rivals Plymouth and Stevenage are among those looking to lure him away after their efforts to agree a permanent transfer in January were blocked.A number of other clubs in the third tier are also set to be alerted by his availability, in what is expected to be a hotly-contested result for his signature.Could Plymouth beat rivals in race to sign Lewis?Plymouth’s attempts to bolster their squad ahead of the summer window have already begun, and Lewis is likely to remain firmly on their list of targets.However, they are currently believed to be prioritising the addition of a new striker amid ongoing suggestions that Loren Tolaj could be lured away.Tom Cleverley hopes to bolster his Plymouth Argyle squad. (Credit Imago)As a result, Football Insider revealed on 30 April that Plymouth want to sign Grimsby Town’s Jaze Kabia, who has impressed with his performances in League Two.The 25-year-old has scored 22 goals and added three assists to help propel Grimsby’s promotion push, as they have now secured a playoff spot.He enhanced his growing reputation with a stunning hattrick against Swindon last week, and is currently seen as a leading target for Argyle this summer. ⚽ League One Insider Access Direct access to our dedicated League One hubs: 24/7 intelligence from boardroom to dugout