Aston Villa are interested in signing former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham in the January transfer window, and he is keen on returning to England, according to talkSPORT.
Abraham left England back in 2021, joining Italian side Roma from Chelsea. Since then, he's remained with the Serie A outfit, spending time on loan at AC Milan, before his most recent temporary move with Besiktas. A move back to the Premier League could now be on the cards, but he's currently flourishing in Turkey.
Abraham has scored seven goals in 17 games for Besiktas, also finding the back of the net on five occasions in six appearances in Europe. Aston Villa are likely in the market for a new forward in the January transfer window as Unai Emery looks to build on what he's done this season, with the Midlands club competing towards the top of the Premier League table.
Abraham Wants Premier League Return
According to a report from talkSPORT, Abraham is keen on a return to England after almost five years away from the Premier League. The 28-year-old is currently on loan at Besiktas from Roma, but the Turkish side have an obligation to sign him permanently in the summer transfer window later this year.
GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Villa are interested in signing Abraham in the winter window, while they were also keen on Conor Gallagher, before Tottenham Hotspur hijacked the move. It's understood that Abraham could still leave Besiktas, despite their obligation to buy, for a fee under £15m.
Roma would prefer to offload Abraham on a permanent deal as they seek funds to bring in a new striker and centre-back.
Abraham Familiar With Aston Villa
Abraham, who reportedly earns £145,000-a-week, is no stranger to Villa Park, having spent the 2018/2019 season on loan with the Midlands club from Chelsea. The English forward scored 26 goals in all competitions during that campaign, helping Villa gain promotion from the Championship to the Premier League.
It's been a while since Abraham plied his trade in the Premier League, while he's also suffered injury problems during his time away. If Villa can secure his signature for a fee under £15m, it could be a risk worth taking, especially with their lack of options in the centre-forward position. Emery's side haven't replaced Jhon Duran with a natural centre-forward, with a lot of pressure placed on the shoulders of Ollie Watkins.