Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign striker Evann Guessand from Nice for an initial €25m (£22m). The 24-year-old is due to travel to Birmingham on Wednesday for a medical and to finalise a five-year contract with Villa who have beaten off competition from other Premier League clubs.

Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Ivorian striker Evann Guessand after agreeing a fee with Nice, according to reports in France.

Aston Villa are reportedly on the verge of bolstering their attacking options with a move for OGC Nice playmaker Evann Guessand.