Evann Guessand (24) is a step away from joining Aston Villa from OGC Nice after the two clubs reached an agreement for €35m. His transfer away from the south of France had long been expected, and

Unai Emery is said to have agreed to sign the 24-year-old in a deal worth £28 million, with Guessand booked in for a medical and set to sign a five-year contract until 2030 at Villa Park. According to Sky Sports, the transfer will cost an initial £23.5 million that will potentially rise to almost £28 million should certain bonuses be met.