Aston Villa will push for the signature of 25-year-old English striker Tammy Abraham, a target for Manchester United, in the summer.
According to 90min, Premier League club Aston Villa want to sign AS Roma striker Tammy Abraham in the summer of 2023. The Villans are interested in bringing the English striker, a target for Manchester United, back to the English top flight ahead of next season. The Giallorossi will demand £40 million to sell him.
The 25-year-old joined Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma back in the summer of 2021 for over £30 million. He penned a five-year-long deal with the club. Of late, there has been a lot of interest in his services. And, as per the recent reports he might be on his way out in the summer.
Abraham has been in decent form ever since joining the Italian club. The former Chelsea striker was on fire in the first season with the club. However, his second season has not been that explosive, although he has still done a decent job.
The AS Roma striker scored 27 goals in all competitions last season. 17 of his strikes came in the Serie A, and he played an integral part in helping his team win the Europa Conference League. In the ongoing season, things have slowed down a touch, as he has found the back of the net just seven times in 30 outings.
Aston Villa are interested in signing the 25-year-old striker, who was a part of their squad back in the day. He joined them on loan from Chelsea for the 2018/19 season. The England international enjoyed a hugely successful loan spell at the club.
Abraham’s contract at Roma ends in the summer of 2026. But as per the reports they are ready to discuss the departure of the forward ahead of next season. They will be happy to let the former Chelsea forward leave the club for a fee of over £40 million.
Chelsea do have a buy-back clause in case they want to bring him back to Stamford Bridge. However, it seems they are not interested in him, despite being on the lookout for a new number nine for the 2023/24 season.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have not had the best of times in the ongoing season. They are currently set for a mid-table finish and will look to add a few players to their ranks to push for a European spot next season. Unai Emery is interested in the 25-year-old and wants him at Villa Park.
However, it won’t be that easy a task for Emery’s team to sign the forward. They will face competition from Premier League giants Manchester United. Erik ten Hag’s men will likely qualify for the Champions League and that might give them an edge in luring the forward. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United come out on top in this transfer tussle for the signature of the English striker.
