Aston Villa agree deal to sign West Ham right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Quick summary
Aston Villa have reached an agreement with West Ham to sign defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, strengthening their backline ahead of the new season.
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Attributed to original sourceAston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
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What happened
Aston Villa have agreed a deal with West Ham United for the transfer of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The former Crystal Palace and Manchester United defender will provide competition and depth at right-back for Unai Emery's side. Wan-Bissaka featured regularly for West Ham after joining in 2024 and now makes the move across London. The transfer is expected to be finalized in the coming days subject to personal terms and a medical.
Chance analysis
Aston Villa continue to invest in defensive solidity under Unai Emery, adding a Premier League-proven right-back in Wan-Bissaka who has shown resilience and consistency at the top level. For West Ham, losing a settled starter represents a squad-building challenge they will need to address quickly, particularly with the new season approaching. The deal underlines Villa's ambition to compete on multiple fronts while West Ham navigate a transition phase of their own.
Aston Villa's defensive depth improves with a proven Premier League right-back, while West Ham face a squad gap at right-back that must be filled before the season starts.