Beautiful striker Evann Gudyand will become the first major signing of Aston Villa of the summer after a £ 30.5m agreement was agreed between the two clubs.
The International of the Birth of Avory Coast, who scored 12 goals in 32 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, will complete his medical at the Premier League club on Wednesday.
Villa’s activity in the summer transfer window was somewhat restricted, with the club having to be careful about the regulations of the profitability and sustainability of the Premier League.
However, the 24-year-old would be a welcome increase for the options attacking the UNAI Emery, in advance of England Ollie Watkins, who was the target of recent interest from several clubs, currently only the only club striker.
Emery’s first team so far is the experienced goalkeeper Marco Bizot, signed by Brest as uncertainty grows on the future of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Villa, who completed last season to qualify for the Europa League, open their Premier League campaign at home for Newcastle United on Saturday, August 16 (12:30 UK time).
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2025-08-05 21:25:52