Manzambi could be a 'great signing' - Thompson

[Getty Images] Former Aston Villa forward Garry Thompson believes Johan Manzambi could be a "great signing" for Villa as they close in on deals for the Swiss international and Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes. Manzambi lit up the World Cup with his nation - scoring three goals and providing two assists as Switzerland made the quarter-finals - and looks set to make the move to Villa Park this summer. Gomes also looks close to making the switch to join Unai Emery's side with a £38m deal close to being completed. Speaking to BBC Radio West Midlands about Manzambi, Thompson said: "I think he's a talented kid. We saw him show a little bit at Freiburg and then he gets in the Switzerland squad, there's talk about him and he was the little spark they had. "He looked very, very good. He's one of them that you think Unai could do a lot with and he could turn him into another Morgan Rogers type that starts a lot of games. I think that could potentially be a great signing." And touching on the Gomes deal, Thompson said: "I heard early last season that Manchester United were looking at him and they're a big club. "I've seen him play a lot of times but not really noticed him. But I spoke to Wolves experts who said he's good in tight areas, receiving the ball, he's a decent passer and aggressive as well." Explore Villa content here