Aston Villa has finalized a transfer deal for Nice striker Evann Guessand, valued at 26 million with an additional 4.3 million in incentives. Guessand, a 24-year-old forward from Ivory Coast, was recognized as player of the season after scoring 12 goals, contributing to Nice's fourth-place finish in Ligue 1. Following a medical examination, he is poised to join the squad. His addition comes after Villa's search for strikers since Jhon Duran's exit, leaving Ollie Watkins as the only senior forward on the roster.
Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Nice striker Evann Guessand for 26m plus 4.3m in add-ons, marking their first major signing of the summer.
The 24-year-old scored 12 goals last season and was named player of the season as Nice finished fourth in France's Ligue 1.
Guessand, who will have a medical at Villa on Wednesday, was also a target for Crystal Palace.
Villa have been seeking striker options since Jhon Duran's departure, leaving Ollie Watkins as their sole senior centre-forward.
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