Turkey is buzzing with news that a familiar face might join Aston Villa’s Premier League title charge this month. Reports from Fanatik and Sabah suggest Beşiktaş are ready to let Tammy Abraham leave Istanbul early.
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The move depends on Villa hitting their asking price. The former Chelsea striker, who moved to the Black Eagles on loan from AS Roma last July, has looked sharp in the Süper Lig. He has already bagged 12 goals and three assists in 24 games.
Beşiktaş originally secured the 28-year-old with a €13m obligation to buy. Now, Sabah says the Istanbul club would green-light a permanent move for about €20m. A deal at that price would give the Turkish side a quick, tidy profit.
They seem keen to cash in while Villa’s interest is high. While the UK press started these rumours, the story has picked up real speed in Turkey. Unai Emery’s team sit third in the league, tied with Manchester City. They now know exactly what it will cost to bring the England international back to the Midlands.
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Bringing Abraham back makes sense for a Villa squad stretched thin by games at home and in Europe. Unai Emery likes a central target man who can rattle defenders. It is a job Abraham did well during his 2018/19 loan spell at Villa Park.
The stakes are higher this time, with the club only six points behind league leaders Arsenal. Still, the striker’s physical style and Premier League experience fit exactly what Emery wants in a mobile, powerful forward.
Ollie Watkins is the first name on the team sheet, but asking him to lead the line alone every week is a recipe for burnout. Abraham gives the team a different look. The 28-year-old’s aerial dominance and ability to hold up play will give Villa’s midfielders more room to push forward.
Getting a proven goalscorer for €20m in the January window is usually considered a safe bet, especially for a club aiming for the Champions League. If these Turkish reports are right, Villa have a clear path to adding the depth they need to stay competitive without ruining the team’s current chemistry.
