Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed Morgan Sanson has been allowed to leave Marseille to join Aston Villa.
According to RMC, Marseille have accepted an offer worth €18 million (£16m/$22m) plus bonuses from the Premier League side and the midfielder will have a medical on Sunday or Monday before signing a contract.
The 26-year-old, who joined Marseille from Montpellier in 2017, was left out of the squad as his side lost 3-1 to Monaco in Ligue 1 on Saturday and the coach explained it was because he is on his way out.