Ghana striker Jordan Ayew is among Aston Villa's most expensive XI signings of all time.

The 25-year-old signed a five-year deal with the Villans from Lorient in 2015 for a fee of £ 8.5 million.

Ayew, who is the brother of West Ham forward Andre Ayew, scored 10 goals - in 58 games for Villa before joining Swansea City in January.

The Ghana international is in good company alongside some of the club's highest signings such as Darrent Bent, Stewart Downing,, James Milner and Manchester City winger Ashley Young.

Here is Aston Villa's most expensive XI of all time

Darrent Bent - £ 24m from Sunderland

Stewart Downing -£12m from Middlesbrough

James Milner - £10m from Newcastle United

Ashley Young -£9.65m from Watford

Charles N'Zogbia -£9.5mWigan Athletic

Juana Pablo Angel £9.5m- River Plate

Jordan Amavi -Nice £9 Nice

Curtis Davies £9 million from West Bromwich Albion

Jordan Ayew £8.5m from Lorient

Carlos Cueller £7.8m from Rangers

Shay Given £3.5 ManChester City