Aston Villa have announced the permanent signing of Wolves defender Kortney Hause.

Villa confirmed the deal in a statement earlier today:

"Aston Villa have taken up the option to permanently transfer Kortney Hause from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

"The 23-year-old, who has represented England at Under-20 and Under-21 level, becomes the club's third signing since winning promotion to the Premier League."

The deal is said to be worth £3M to Wolves.