Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is delighted with their swoop for Jordan Amavi.

The Nice defender will complete his move today.

"He's someone we've been tracking for a long time," said Sherwood.

"He's dynamic, gets forward, had good delivery, and is a decent size for a left-back.

"He's quick and aggressive and will be suited to the Premier League. He plays at a high tempo. French football is quite close to English."