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The Telegraph have reported that should Aston Villa achieve promotion, then they will make a £25m move for their current loan star Tammy Abraham.
The Chelsea man has been in sensational form for the Villans this term, scoring 25 goals to help take Dean Smith’s men to the play-off final.
Therefore, it’s no surprise to see him being rumoured with a possible return. However, there are two major sticking points. If Villa don’t go up then any potential deal is likely to be off the table.
Meanwhile, with Chelsea being under a transfer embargo they may be unwilling to let a player like him leave considering they aren’t able to bring anyone in.
Should Abraham not move back to Villa then they will be left with Jonathan Kodjia and Scott Hogan as their two recognised strikers.
With that in mind, Football FanCast writers have given their verdicts on whether the Midlands club should be willing to pay £25m for the striker. Here’s what they said.
Harry Elnaugh:
“£25m is a lot of money but the Englishman has shown how lethal a striker he is this campaign and Villa would be crazy to allow another team to snatch him away this summer, particularly if they’re to be in the Premier League next season. I would say that they might be better served staying well clear of negotiations with transfer-banned Chelsea if they don’t win the play-offs but he’s a must-sign if they get promoted.”
James Beavis:
“It would be a monumental risk for Villa, but one that is worth taking and would prove to be a bargain in the long run. Abraham knows the club, the fans and his teammates, and would be ready to make an impact for the Midlands outfit in the Premier League. Dean Smith could easily end up paying £20m for a striker from a foreign league who has no experience of playing in England, but what’s the point when you can get Abraham for a fraction more? Should they go up, getting a deal over the line for the 21-year-old would be the start of an exciting summer at Villa Park.”
Billy Meyers:
“This would be a huge, huge gamble. Abraham has only ever cut it in the Championship and struggled in the Premier League with Swansea, although he has developed his game slightly since his stint with the Swans. Having said that, £25m is a lot of money to pay for someone relatively unproven in top-flight football, and that money will definitely be needed to improve other areas of the squad should Villa achieve promotion. Another loan for Abraham would be a smart move, but a permanent deal for that much should be avoided.”
