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

Aston Villa have agreed a €35 million ($47m) deal for Nice forward Evann Guessand, sources have told ESPN. The 24-year-old will travel to Birmingham for a medical on Thursday, prior to signing a five-year deal. Guessand had a breakout 2024-25 campaign with the French club, scoring 12 goals and contributing 8 assists in 33 games in Ligue 1.

Digne, who had entered the final year of his existing deal this summer, outlined his desire to remain at the club at the end of last season.