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Aston Villa Close Wan-Bissaka Loan With Purchase Option

8/19/2026

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Aston Villa are close to a loan for right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham, with a medical on Wednesday.
The deal includes an option to buy that becomes an obligation if performance conditions are met during the season.
West Ham have valued Wan-Bissaka at £25 million and are open to selling him.
Manager Unai Emery hopes the signing will compete with Matty Cash for the right-back role.

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Aston Villa are close to a loan for right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham, with a medical on Wednesday.
The deal includes an option to buy that becomes an obligation if performance conditions are met during the season.
West Ham have valued Wan-Bissaka at £25 million and are open to selling him.
Manager Unai Emery hopes the signing will compete with Matty Cash for the right-back role.