Here we go! Aston Villa have struck a verbal agreement to sign Evann Guessand from OGC Nice after their offer of €30m plus €5m in add-ons was accepted.

The French club has now granted permission for the striker to travel to England for his medical and contract signing — the final steps before the deal becomes official.

Unai Emery gets his new frontman as Villa continue to build a bold squad for the upcoming season.