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According to a number of reports Aston Villa, Everton and Fulham have all sounded out Aaron Wan‑Bissaka’s availability, with the defender rumoured to be open to a move to Villa Park. The DR Congo international would arrive as depth rather than a guaranteed starter, with Matty Cash ahead of him in the pecking order and Kosta Nedeljkovic also competing for minutes. The sticking point is his West Ham contract running until 2031, taking the player to 33 years old, coupled with the Hammers’ stance that any deal must involve a £25m‑ish fee. Although reports claim Unai Emery favours a loan with an option, which Fulham are equally happy to match. Wan Bissaka and Todibo: Getting players out of he West Ham team is proving every bit as challenging as recruiting them. Wan‑Bissaka’s wages have dropped following relegation, and he has slipped behind Kyle Walker‑Peters since missing last season’s FA Cup quarter‑final against Leeds, a result of DR Congo holding him back to celebrate their historic World Cup qualification with the president in Kinshasa, despite West Ham arranging his flight home and refusing permission for him to stay. Incredibly the player was on £90k a week wages in the Premier League with bonuses of £22,500 taking his overall pay to a staggering £112k – while this has halved this season, should West Ham get promoted after just one season he would be walking away from £23.4m (including bonuses), not accounting for his potential Championship salary. (Capology). It is highly unlikely that the Midlands club will be offering anywhere near these figures, given SCR (Squad Cost Ratio) issues, or match a five year contract for a player who turns 29 in November Fulham, for their part, are just as unlikely to put anything comparable on the table. His agent Will Salthouse will need nerves of steel to negotiate a contract that works for all parties. With there also being overseas interest and a 46‑game Championship slog ahead, West Ham are under no pressure to sell, but would need to identify a replacement before sanctioning any move. It equally may mean that the former Manchester United player will need to repair his relationship with Nuno and fight for his place back into the team.