Villa to get their man

ASTON VILLA are finalising the transfer of Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson after re-structuring their offer. Marseille coach Andre Villas-Boas branded their opening bid ‘pathetic’ last week but, with the French club eager for funds, Villa have been able to negotiate a total fee of around £15.5m. The 26-year-old had been valued at £22m by Marseille.