Soccer-Aston Villa sign defender Hause from Wolves

Aston Villa has completed the signing of defender Kortney Hause from Wolverhampton Wanderers, the promoted Premier League club said on Monday. The 23-year-old, who has represented England at under-20 and under-21 level, had joined Villa on loan in January and made 12 appearances in the second-tier Championship.

"Aston Villa has taken up the option to permanently transfer Kortney Hause from Wolverhampton Wanderers," Villa said in a statement. Dean Smith's side has already signed Spanish winger Jota and Dutchman Anwar El Ghazi after their Championship play-off final win over Derby County last month.

They have also agreed to a deal to bring in Brazilian striker Wesley from Club Brugge. Villa, back in the top flight after a three-season absence, kick off their Premier League campaign against Tottenham Hotspur on Aug. 10.