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

Aston Villa have reached an agreement to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The DR Congo right-back will initially join on a loan deal, with the option to make the move permanent at the conclusion of the season. Wan-Bissaka has been granted authorization to undergo a medical examination in the Midlands, although the precise financial terms have yet to be disclosed.

West Ham had previously stated that they sought bids of £25m for the 28-year-old. The defender has been absent from West Ham's opening two matches of the Premier League campaign due to ongoing negotiations.

West Ham have made significant transfers this summer, selling Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham for £85m and Crysencio Summerville for £60m. However, captain Jarrod Bowen has signed a new contract. Aston Villa, on the other hand, have also been active in the transfer market, selling Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for £117m. They currently have the smallest net spending in the Premier League, amounting to approximately £110m after accounting for sales.

Despite this, Villa have signed midfielders Johan Manzambi and Joao Gomes, as well as signing Alejandro Garnacho on a loan deal with an obligation to purchase. Additionally, they have added highly regarded young center-back Modou Keba Cisse. Villa kick off their Premier League season against Brighton on Sunday at 14:00 BST and will also compete in the Champions League following their fourth-place finish and Europa League triumph under Unai Emery last season.