Staying at Villa according to the Stoke sentinel. For context the article was focused on what players new Stoke manager Steven Schumacher might target from his former club Plymouth
"But Kesler-Hayden is an exception - he will not going to any other Championship club, at least for now. Instead, he will join Villa's bid to win the Premier League title and provide competition at right-back for Poland international Matty Cash. The move comes as Villa only named eight substitutes, instead of a maximum nine, for their away draw at Everton on Sunday."
https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-transfer-plymouth-villa-9034169