Aston Villa have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand from French club Nice.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is desperate to secure a new striker before the club's Premier League opener against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old centre-back Modou Keba Cisse from Austrian side LASK in a pre-contract agreement.
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Dutch international goalkeeper Marco Bizot from Stade Brestois. The fee remains undisclosed.
Aston Villa have filed a formal complaint after what the club described as a "big mistake" by referee Thomas Bramall in their decisive 2-0 defeat to Manchester United - a result that ultimately cost them a Champions League spot.
Unai Emery has rejected the notion that Aston Villa's rise marks a shift in Premier League power, insisting Manchester United and Tottenham will remain major forces despite their troubled seasons.