Key Highlights
- Aston Villa are close to re-signing Tammy Abraham with a £50m transfer sacrifice.
- Unai Emery is keen on adding more firepower to his squad and believes Abraham can be a long-term addition.
- Villa could lose Evann Guessand or Donyell Malen in the January transfer window due to strategic moves.
- Ashley Fletcher discusses the potential impact of Abraham’s return on Villa’s attacking lineup.
Abraham’s Return: A Long-Term Deal
Aston Villa are making significant strides towards re-signing Tammy Abraham, who previously played for the club during his loan spell. The English striker is set to return in a long-term deal, potentially on a four-and-a-half-year contract. Unai Emery, the manager of Aston Villa, has been instrumental in pushing this move forward. His keen interest in adding more attacking prowess to the squad is evident as he sees Abraham as an asset who can help the team compete across multiple fronts.
Villa’s Strategic Move
Emery’s push for Abraham’s return comes at a cost, with Villa prepared to sacrifice two of their 2025 signings. The club is ready to let either Evann Guessand or Donyell Malen leave the team to make space for Abraham. Aston Villa are aware that they need to tread carefully in negotiations, given their own PSR (Player Salary Review) issues and the fact that Abraham is currently on loan at Besiktas from Roma.
Past Performances and Future Prospects
Ashley Fletcher, a former England striker who also had a stint with Aston Villa, weighed in on the potential impact of Abraham’s return. He expressed optimism about the 28-year-old’s ability to contribute significantly to the team. Fletcher noted that Abraham excelled during his time at Villa Park, particularly during their promotion season from the Championship to the Premier League in 2018-19, where he scored an impressive 25 goals in 37 games.
After his successful stint with Chelsea and a brief spell at Roma, Abraham’s return could breathe new life into Villa’s attacking lineup.
His experience and understanding of the club make him a valuable asset for Emery to build around. However, the January transfer window presents challenges as Besiktas have triggered an obligation to buy Abraham due to his loan deal.
Strategic Moves and Future Plans
The potential loss of Guessand or Malen could be a strategic move by Villa to ensure they retain their attacking depth. Malen, who has scored seven goals this term, is set to undergo a medical at Roma today after completing his loan agreement with Aston Villa. Despite joining from Nice for £30 million last January, he hasn’t managed to replicate the form that made him a key player in previous seasons.
Aston Villa are also considering the possibility of retaining Donyell Malen as their main out-and-out striker at present.
However, Emery wants more physical presence up top, and Abraham’s return could address this need. The former Chelsea striker has previously shown his ability to add that physicality during his time with Villa Park.
The deal for Abraham’s return is still subject to negotiations, but Villa remain optimistic about securing a long-term future for the England international. The club hopes that bringing back an experienced player like Abraham will not only strengthen their squad but also provide stability and continuity in their attacking lineups.
