Aston Villa have wrapped up the signing of Evann Guessand from Nice in a deal worth around £30m.

The Ivory Coast international has been the subject of plenty of interest from clubs in Europe, the Premier League , and even Saudi Arabia.

Villa have now won the race for the forward and have tied him down to a long-term deal.

Guessand has room for growth and will have been targeted by Unai Emery for his ability to play across the frontline.

However, he is neither a classic number nine nor a winger; more so, an ‘inside forward’ describes his profile best.

In that sense, Guessand could be compared to Marcus Rashford, in that he won’t stay between the posts or hug the flank.

Guessand is nearly six foot two, strong and quick, but also agile, allowing him to ride challenges, hold off mark

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