Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka

Aston Villa have reached an agreement to sign West Ham United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The DR Congo right-back will initially join on a loan deal, with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Wan-Bissaka has been granted permission to undergo a medical examination in the Midlands, though the specifics of the deal remain undisclosed.

West Ham previously sought a £25 million transfer fee from interested clubs. The 28-year-old missed West Ham's opening two matches this season while negotiations were ongoing. The Hammers have sold Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham for £85 million and Crysencio Summerville for £60 million this summer, but captain Jarrod Bowen recently signed a new contract.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, have been active in the transfer market, notably selling Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for £117 million. The club currently has the lowest net spend in the Premier League, at around £110 million after accounting for sales. Despite this, Villa have signed midfielders Johan Manzambi and Joao Gomes, as well as a loan deal for Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho with an obligation to buy.

Additionally, they have acquired highly-rated young centre-back Modou Keba Cisse. Aston Villa kick off their Premier League campaign at Brighton on Sunday (14:00 BST) and will also participate in the Champions League following a fourth-place finish and Europa League victory under Unai Emery last season.