Aston Villa make Benin striker Rudy Gestede their ninth summer signing

Aston Villa are nearing the completion of a deal to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor, for a reported transfer fee believed to be around £6million pounds.

Aston Villa are on the verge of a triple signing with Rudy Gestede expected to have a medical today before a £6 million move from Blackburn Rovers.

New Aston Villa midfielder Jordan Veretout told the club’s official website that he’s looking to pay back the leap of faith that manager Tim Sherwood has taken with him.

“He is only 22-years-old but he is vastly experienced for someone that age“.

Veretout, 22, who has capped at various youth levels for France, has played over 140 games for Nantes, which has been his home since 2003.

“I know that number-nine style player has been very popular with fans of this club”.

The 26-year-old striker joins the Birmingham-based outfit from Blackburn Rovers, signing a five-year deal with Tim Sherwood’s men.

Benin worldwide Gestede scored 22 goals for the Ewood Park club last term, including 20 in the Championship.

The 24-year-old school service or product, who holds performed 87 time regarding the confederacy considering that his first-team entrance in 2011, said: “I am pleased to sign a different…”

“I feel I have progressed and I feel I can carry on getting better here in claret and blue”. There’s a lot of choice for him.

Villa avoided relegation from the Premier League by three points last season and lost 4-0 to Arsenal in the FA Cup final.

A versatile central midfielder, Frenchman Veretout contributed seven goals and six assists in 36 Ligue 1 appearances last season, per WhoScored.com.