Good striker Evann Guessand is ready to grow to be Aston Villa’s first main signing of the summer season after a deal of £30.5m was agreed between the 2 golf equipment.
The France-born Ivory Coast worldwide, who scored 12 objectives in 32 appearances in Ligue 1 final season, is because of full his medical on the Premier League membership on Wednesday.
Villa’s exercise in the summertime switch window has been considerably restricted, with the membership having to stay cautious of the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability laws.
Nonetheless, the 24-year-old could be a welcome addition to Unai Emery’s attacking choices, with England ahead Ollie Watkins, who has been the goal of latest curiosity from a number of golf equipment, at the moment the membership’s solely recognised striker.
Emery’s solely different first-team signing to date is the skilled goalkeeper Marco Bizot, signed from Brest as uncertainty grows over the way forward for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Villa, who completed sixth final season to qualify for the Europa League, open their Premier League marketing campaign at residence to Newcastle United on Saturday, 16 August (12:30 UK time).