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From seemingly nowhere, Aston Villa confirmed the signing of Brazilian striker Wesley for a club record fee on Thursday.

Bringing in a striker after Tammy Abraham’s loan deal came to an end would have been a high priority so it’s not a surprise to see them add a prominent goalscorer to their side.

The forward, who will join from Club Brugge, scored 17 goals last season and will arrive from a league where a certain Christian Benteke also moved to the Villains from.

But how can Dean Smith get the best out of him in the Premier League?

On the chalkboard

Standing at 6 ft 3, Wesley is a terrific asset in the air, boasting the ability to hold the ball up but also use his technical ability to score canny goals from inside the penalty area.

Last season the Brazilian scored a deft flicked finish against Cercle Brugge, demonstrating the flair that he can provide.

However, in Belgium last season the 22-year-old was playing in a formation that won’t be too familiar to the Villans.

Utilised in a two-prong attack, Club Brugge played with a 3-5-2 formation, using the powerful striker as a tool for bringing others into play.

As a result, Smith may have to change things considerably to get the best out of him.

Most modern strikers can play on their own up top but it appears as though Wesley is more suited to playing with someone alongside him.

In the process of playing in a two-man forward line, he also claimed nine assists in the league which is evidence of his ability to supply his teammates.

If he can reach similar numbers next term he’ll be a fabulous asset after arriving for a huge £22.25m.

Villa may not have to go to the extremities of playing with a three-man defence but utilising two strikers could well be on the cards.

At the moment they have Jonathan Kodjia and Scott Hogan on their books who could be options alongside their new signing.