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Aston Villa Near Deal for Right-Back Aaron Wan-Bissaka
8/19/2026, 12:33:49 AM
Transfer Negotiations
Aston Villa are in advanced talks with West Ham United to acquire defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The clubs are reportedly arranging an initial loan that would convert into a permanent transfer if certain performance-related conditions are satisfied during the season. Villa have scheduled a medical for Wan-Bissaka on Wednesday as manager Unai Emery seeks to bolster his right-back options before the league campaign begins.
Background and Recent History
Wan-Bissaka, 28, spent two seasons at West Ham after leaving Manchester United, where he logged 190 appearances and won the League Cup and FA Cup in 2023 and 2024. He featured in 25 Premier League matches for West Ham last season, a campaign that ended in relegation to the Championship. During that season he was displaced by Kyle Walker-Peters after returning from representing DR Congo at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Financial and Performance Details
The Athletic reported on July 7 that West Ham were willing to sell Wan-Bissaka this summer and had placed a £25 million ($33.5 million) valuation on the defender. Across his two years at West Ham, Wan-Bissaka made 65 league appearances. Villa’s interest follows a failed pursuit of Flamengo right-back Emerson Royal and coincides with a loan move for goalkeeper Kosta Nedeljkovic to Rangers that includes a £4 million appearance-based obligation.
Next Steps
Villa aim to complete the loan agreement and medical assessment before the start of the league season. Should the stipulated conditions be met, the loan would trigger an obligation to purchase, finalising Wan-Bissaka’s move to the Midlands club.
