Aston Villa have signed forward Jordan Ayew from Lorient.
NEW RECRUIT: The full story as Jordan Ayew joins Villa. Read it here: http://t.co/GBbB7tonhn #AVFC #WelcomeJordan pic.twitter.com/os3wVYLIiD
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) July 27, 2015
As seen above, Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Lorient striker Jordan Ayew, with the forward becoming the latest of Villa's summer arrivals.
Manager Tim Sherwood has already brought in the likes of Mark Bunn, Micah Richards, Jordan Amavi, Idrissa Gueye and Scott Sinclair this summer, and Ayew now joins them.
The 23-year-old forward left Marseille for first team football with Lorient a year ago, and his decision paid dividends as he hit 13 goals in 28 games last season.
However, the Ghanaian international is now on the move again, joining Villa following the sale of Christian Benteke to Liverpool last week.
Ayew will be expected to fill the void left by Benteke, and he intriguingly follows his brother Andre - who plays for Swansea City - to the Premier League.
Fans have been reacting to the deal throughout the day, with many delighted to see Villa put their faith in a young, up-and-coming striker who flourished last season.
Others are concerned about whether Ayew can score enough goals to replace Benteke, with the transition from French to English football a difficult one for many in recent years.
Here are some of the reactions from Aston Villa fans on Twitter after Ayew completed his move from Lorient to Villa Park...
Ayew.. Either going to be a cult hero or a total disaster! Most exciting summer window in a while though #avfc
— Chris Hazeldine (@ChrisHazeldine) July 27, 2015
If Ayew is Bentekes replacement then I'm worried for us again #avfc
— Keith A (@keithlayer) July 27, 2015
In two minds over Jordan Ayew but his quotes on Sherwood's enthusiasm and determination are positive. Might just be a perfect match. #AVFC
— Tom Davis (@thistomdavis) July 27, 2015
A strike force of Adebayor and Ayew would be decent. You'd hope that collectively they'd score the goals to replace benteke #avfc
— Adam Wheeler (@wheeler_avfc19) July 27, 2015
I'm feeling optimistic about Jordan Ayew.. And i believe he'll out score his brother Andre (who many rate higher), in the league! #AVFC
— Quoc Nguyen (@QN1981) July 27, 2015
Honestly think Ayew is a really good signing we just need to make sure we don't constantly compare him to Benteke #avfc
— Louis Mottershaw (@louismotters) July 27, 2015
Can just imagine Agbonlahor and Ayew up front now, the pace is just frightening #avfc
— Jamie Trigger (@_JT29) July 27, 2015
Will back Ayew even though not keen on him at all. Hopefully he'll do a job and score some goals for us! #avfc
— RF (@ReganFrancis) July 27, 2015
Really excited by us signing Ayew! Can't remember the last time I was so excited by a group of signings. #avfc
— Lauren Randall (@lauren1randall) July 27, 2015
Couldn’t be happier to get Jordan Ayew to the club. #AVFC
— Alex Carson (@crashcarson15) July 27, 2015
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