Aston Villa officially confirmed the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka on a season-long loan from West Ham on 21 August 2026, which includes a conditional obligation to buy. On the same day, the club confirmed the departure of defender Ezri Konsa to Arsenal for a reported fee of £51 million. These moves follow the recent double signing of Zion Suzuki and Matteo Ruggeri on 19 August, as well as earlier window activity including the record sale of Morgan Rogers and the arrival of Johan Manzambi.
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Confirmed In): Joined on a season-long loan from West Ham on 21 August 2026; the deal includes a conditional obligation for a permanent transfer.
- Ezri Konsa (Confirmed Out): Completed a permanent transfer to Arsenal on 21 August 2026 for a reported fee of £51 million, ending his seven-year tenure at Villa Park.
- Zion Suzuki (Confirmed In): The Japanese international goalkeeper signed from Parma for approximately £30 million on 19 August 2026.
- Matteo Ruggeri (Confirmed In): The Italian left-back joined from Atletico Madrid on 19 August 2026 for a fee of around £17 million.
- Kosta Nedeljković (Confirmed Out): Departed the club on 19 August 2026 to join Rangers on a season-long loan deal.
- Samuel Iling-Junior (Confirmed Out): Joined Bolton Wanderers on a season-long loan on 14 August 2026.
- Evann Guessand (Confirmed Out): Completed a loan move to Crystal Palace for the 2026/27 season on 13 August 2026.