Emanuel Villa to Derby

Derby are set to complete the signing of Argentinian striker Emanuel Villa for £2 million. Derby County hope to sign Villa later this week after he has passed a medical. The UAG Tecos striker grabbed 10 goals in 28 games this season.

Villa looking forward to Premiership

"We can say everything is almost sorted out. I understand we only have to fly there," he told Mexican sports website www.mediotiempo.com.

"We are going to England on Wednesday.

"It's a dream come true. I wanted to play in Europe and now I have the opportunity and there is nowhere better than the Premier League.

"My experience in Mexican football has been positive and I hope I can go on progressing, as I now have an important challenge ahead of me."

Jewell: no hitches

"This is a deal we have almost completed. The player will be flying in later this week for a medical," Jewell told the club's official website.

"Barring any hitches he will sign for us."