Aston Villa are closing on a deal for Nice defender Jordan Amavi.

The Daily Mail says Villa are getting closer to the £9million signing of French left-back Amavi.

Tim Sherwood has had a bid accepted by Nice for the 21-year-old and it is understood personal terms will not present an issue.

Amavi, a target for Arsenal previously, is believed to have needed convincing by Villa but the club are growing confident a transfer can be completed.