West Ham's Wan‑Bissaka joins Aston Villa on loan

Right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has transferred from West Ham to Aston Villa on an initial loan deal. The agreement includes a conditional obligation for Villa to buy the DR Congo international.

The move brings Wan-Bissaka to Villa Park, where he will bolster the club's defensive options for the remainder of the season, subject to the conditions of the permanent transfer clause being met.