Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo has shed light on the acquisition of Ghana winger Albert Adomah.

The 28-year-old was one of nine new additions made by the club during the summer transfer window, penning a four-year deal with the Claret and Blue Army.

"I was always looking to improve our attacking options," Di Matteo said.

"I felt we were short there.”

Franco-Ivorian Jonathan Kodjia is among the new strikers, who Di Matteo believes would help spur competition alongside Adomah.

"[Signing Adomah and Kodjia] gives me the opportunity to have a bit more competition within the team.

"And also vary sometimes the way we play and also gives me real options to change things around – whether during a game or for a specific match as well."

Both players are expected to be in action when Villa host Nottingham Forest in the English Championship on Sunday.