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Crystal Palace sign Villa forward Guessand on loan

Crystal Palace have signed Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand on loan until the end of the season with an option to make the move permanent.

The Ivory Coast international only joined Villa from Nice for £26m last summer and has scored two goals in 21 appearances in all competitions.

With the January arrival of Tammy Abraham from Besiktas for £18.25m, Guessand was likely to be third choice behind England duo Abraham and Ollie Watkins at Villa Park.

Palace are currently 15th in the Premier League, eight points clear of relegation, but sold England defender Marc Guehi to Manchester City, while France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has told the club he wants to leave.