What's next for West Ham as Aaron Wan-Bissaka agrees deal in principle to join Aston Villa

Aaron Wan-Bissaka appears to have taken a step closer to leaving West Ham United for Aston Villa.

The DR Congo international is keen to quit the London Stadium this transfer window following the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League.

West Ham have already raised cash from the sales of Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville, and Freddie Potts.

However, there has been a growing sense over the past week or so that 28-year-old Wan-Bissaka will also depart before the close of the window.

Villa, who can offer Wan-Bissaka Champions League football, have emerged as a leading contender in recent days.

And Unai Emery's men may have a clear march on their rivals in the race to land the former Manchester United right-back Wan-Bissaka.

What's the latest with Aston Villa's move for Aaron Wan-Bissaka?

Wan-Bissaka is one of several players who could still depart the London Stadium in the next couple of weeks.

He was not involved for the EFL Cup win over Portsmouth last week, and Nuno Espirito Santo was coy on where his future lies moving forward.

It then became clear during the week that Villa were among Wan-Bissaka's suitors and prominent French journalist Sebastien Vidal has provided an update on X.

Vidal wrote that Villa are closing on the signing of Wan-Bissaka having now reached an agreement in principle with the right-back.

He said that talks are ongoing with West Ham as the two clubs look to find an agreement on a fee for the ex-Crystal Palace man.

Vidal says that West Ham are looking for a fee in the region of £23.1million (€27m) to sell Wan-Bissaka to the Europa League holders.

Who else has been linked with Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer?

Wan-Bissaka has seemingly been on the radar of several Premier League clubs throughout the summer as he seeks to stay in the top flight

Indeed, champions Arsenal were said to be among those keeping tabs on the situation, though a deal never really seemed to progress.

Everton were thought to be chief among is suitors, but Wan-Bissaka is thought to be out of the Toffees' budget.

Fulham were linked in the past few days too, but it looks as though Villa are now clearly leading the race to prise him away from Villa.