Aston Villa initiates talks for West Ham's Aaron Wan-Bissaka
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Aston Villa has reportedly begun negotiations to sign right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham United. The 28-year-old player spent the summer representing DR Congo at the FIFA World Cup following West Ham's relegation from the Premier League. Sources indicate that West Ham is open to offers around £25 million, which would yield a profit from the £15 million fee paid to Manchester United in the summer of 2024. Wan-Bissaka has played 65 matches for West Ham, contributing two goals and seven assists during his tenure.
- •Aston Villa is in talks to acquire Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
- •Wan-Bissaka represented DR Congo at the World Cup this summer.
- •West Ham seeks £25 million for Wan-Bissaka's transfer.
- •He has made 65 appearances for West Ham since joining.
- •The player has contributed two goals and seven assists at West Ham.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa in pole position to sign Arsenal target Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa in talks for Aaron Wan-Bissaka
"Aston Villa are reportedly in talks to sign DR Congo international right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.The West Ham United man spent the summer at the World Cup representing his country after two seasons wit...
"Aston Villa are ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign West Ham United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka, per the Daily Mail. Crysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes have already left the London Stadium follow...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:40 PMAston Villa in pole position to sign Arsenal target Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Aston Villa are ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign West Ham United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka, per the Daily Mail. Crysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes have already left the London Stadium follow...
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:25 PMAston Villa in talks for Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Aston Villa are reportedly in talks to sign DR Congo international right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.The West Ham United man spent the summer at the World Cup representing his country after two seasons wit...
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