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Aaron Wan-Bissaka Transfer

Started Last Movement

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has left West Ham to join Aston Villa on a season-long loan, with a conditional obligation to buy. The move is complete, but a permanent transfer still depends on those conditions being met.

No-Guff Summary

  • The move is complete: Aston Villa have signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham on a season-long loan.
  • A permanent deal is conditional: Villa say the agreement includes an obligation to buy if its conditions are met.
Development

Arsenal reportedly shortlist Wan-Bissaka

Arsenal have reportedly added Aaron Wan-Bissaka to their shortlist, but there is still no reported approach or bid.

Mail Sport, as relayed by Claret&Hugh, says Arsenal are considering the West Ham right-back without accepting the reported £25 million valuation. Claret&Hugh says West Ham are seeking a fee closer to €20 million.

That leaves Arsenal at the interest stage. No agreement for Wan-Bissaka to leave West Ham has been reported.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Arsenal are considering Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a possible replacement for Ben White, while noting the move remains conditional and unconfirmed.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Lazio and Arsenal are interested in Aaron Wan-Bissaka but that West Ham's reported £25m valuation has so far deterred a concrete bid, while suggesting the club may need to negotiate on the fee.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Arsenal have shortlisted Aaron Wan-Bissaka and argues that West Ham could demand a fee closer to €20 million, while citing an earlier reported €10 million Lazio offer.