Aston Villa open talks to sign former Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from relegated West Ham

NewsNow · Goal.com · 2026-08-12 · all

The Story So Far

West Ham United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has become a transfer target for Aston Villa following the Hammers' relegation from the top flight. The West Midlands club has reportedly initiated discussions to secure the services of the former Manchester United full-back. Since joining the London Stadium, the defender has been a consistent presence in the squad, but the club’s drop to the lower division has prompted speculation regarding his future. Villa’s interest comes as they look to strengthen their defensive options for the upcoming campaign. Negotiations are currently in the early stages as both clubs evaluate terms for a potential move.

This all update is part of All WHUFC's ongoing coverage of all news around West Ham United.

Read more West Ham United headlines on the All WHUFC news feed, check the current squad on the West Ham player archive, and follow upcoming games on the fixtures page.

All WHUFC is a fan-run West Ham United portal covering all updates, team news, transfer moves, match reports, historic profiles for every player to have represented the club, matchday chants, and community stories from Hammers supporters worldwide.

Read the full article at NewsNow · Goal.com

Back to all West Ham news