- West Ham United are set to undergo a footballing change
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka joined the Hammers in 2024 on a seven-year deal
- Five clubs are monitoring the full-back’s situation after the club’s relegation
As West Ham United undergo significant changes to their footballing structure, it’s becoming increasingly clear that those who had a future under the previous management aren’t guaranteed to have one going forward.
David Sullivan isn’t the only departing name from the London Stadium; head of recruitment Maximilian Hahn also resigned at the end of last month, while head coach Nuno Espírito Santo will enter his first summer window at West Ham and will likely spearhead the appointment of a director of football to aid the club’s rebuild efforts.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka represents a likely departure from the club’s previous regime. The Croydon-born full-back has been a credible contributor since arriving from Manchester United in 2024; however, with a significant wage packet on a contract that has five years remaining, parting ways with Wan-Bissaka will help ease West Ham’s precarious financial position as they embark on their first Championship season in 14 years.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s uncertain West Ham future attracts five clubs
According to ExWHUEmployee, via The West Ham Way, Wan-Bissaka’s uncertain future in East London has attracted the interest of at least five clubs. The well-informed source cites Everton, Sunderland, Newcastle United, Fulham and Fenerbahçe as the sides keen on the 28-year-old.
Everton have registered significant interest in Wan-Bissaka, given that former West Ham boss David Moyes has likely been interested in the right-back for some time. Fenerbahçe has recently been an emerging name on the continent, with the Turkish giants recently electing a new club president.
Wan-Bissaka would be a suitable option for the aforementioned teams, with his versatile defensive profile making him desirable to those seeking a serviceable full-back. Newcastle United will lose Kieran Trippier following the expiration of his contract. Their Wearside rivals, Sunderland, will be looking to beef up their options after qualifying for the Europa League this campaign after finishing seventh.
As for West Ham, Kyle Walker-Peters offers a natural successor to Wan-Bissaka as the club’s number one option at right-back, given the former’s Championship pedigree.
Why West Ham could be in for potential Wan-Bissaka profit
Not only will the West Ham hierarchy embrace the growing interest in Wan-Bissaka, but they will also anticipate a potential tug-of-war that could intensify as the summer goes on.
Despite West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League, Wan-Bissaka is in the DR Congo 2026 World Cup squad and is likely to be one of the leading names in the Leopards’ international tournament hopes.
Congo are in Group K for the North America football bonanza alongside Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan, and have a feasible chance of making their first knockout appearance ever. If Wan-Bissaka were to star in the African nation’s run, expect West Ham to pocket a neat book profit on the £15 million they spent two years ago.
