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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

Everton talks claimed as Wan-Bissaka pursuit develops

TEAMtalk says Everton are the most advanced club pursuing Aaron Wan-Bissaka and that club-to-club talks appear to be under way.

The outlet, citing ExWHUEmployee for the lead claim, also reports that West Ham want £15m-£20m. It does not report a formal offer, personal terms or an agreement.

The Everton line remains disputed. The Liverpool Echo previously reported that the club were not actively pursuing Wan-Bissaka.

Sources

  • TEAMtalk (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Everton are leading the pursuit of West Ham right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with a reported £15m-£20m valuation, and are also interested in El Hadji Malick Diouf.
  • ExWHUEmployee (opens in a new tab) — Is cited by TEAMtalk as the source for the claim that Everton are the most advanced club in the Wan-Bissaka race.
  • The 4th Official (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Everton are among the clubs pursuing West Ham right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and reports that they are the most advanced side in the race, with the player valued at a reported £15 million to £20 million.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s performance for DR Congo against England, including a goal-line clearance, could improve his prospects of returning to the Premier League, while praising former Hammer Arthur Masuaku.
  • Read West Ham (opens in a new tab) — Explains that Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s World Cup exit gives West Ham a longer pre-season planning window while leaving his future open between a role in Nuno Espirito Santo’s promotion plans and a potential sale.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s West Ham future may become clearer after the World Cup and reports that no official interest or concrete bids have yet emerged for the defender.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are open to selling Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a reported £25 million, with Everton interested but no enquiries yet received.