Aston Villa are on the verge of signing Ivory Coast international forward Evann Guessand from Nice, which could open the door to Ollie Watkins' exit from Villa Park this summer. Watkins has been linked with a move away from the club since the start of the summer transfer window, with several teams, including Manchester United, keen on signing the England star.

Nice star Evann Guessand reportedly rejected a lucrative Saudi Pro League salary to join Aston Villa.

GOAL runs through the deals you might have missed amid a hectic summer of transfers for top-flight clubs in England