Villa swoop for Barca´s Traore

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The 19-year-old then played his first La Liga game at the age of only 17, replacing Neymar in a home win over Granada and just a few days later he also played in his first Champions League match.

“FC Barcelona and Aston Villa FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Adama Traore for €10m plus €2m more if certain conditions are met”, the statement said.

After beating Bournemouth 1-0 on the opening day, Sherwood believes they can topple United.

“I do hope Benteke starts to get like he can do”, he added, in quotes taken by the Daily Mirror.

When asked on if whether his team are still relegation candidates, Sherwood said, “Yes, but we know it’s going to be hard and we have to realise that”.

But he admitted they must improve in front of goal if they are to seriously contend with Chelsea and Manchester City this season.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is dragging his feet over a move to Aston Villa because he wants a switch to West Ham United.

Adama becomes the ninth senior signing of a busy summer for Villa, joining Micah Richards, Idrissa Gueye, Scott Sinclair, Jordan Veretout, Jordan Ayew, Jordan Amavi, Jose Angel Crespo and Rudy Gestede in the Midlands.

“We recognise he needs developing and that I will give him as much development time as possible”.

And Van Gaal has confirmed the goalkeeper will not feature in the club’s second game of the campaign against Aston Villa on Friday night.

Traore was delighted to have been able to complete a move to Villa and stated that he is looking forward to contributing in the club’s exciting project. Manchester United’s defense looks set to stay the same, too, with Phil Jones still suffering from mild thrombosis and Marcos Rojo yet to reach full fitness after joining preseason late following his excursions with Argentina in the Copa America.