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Aston Villa move decisively for familiar solution up front

Aston Villa’s pursuit of Tammy Abraham feels rooted as much in memory as in modern necessity. As reported by The Times, the Midlands club are closing in on a deal that would bring Abraham back to Villa Park, underlining Unai Emery’s belief that the striker can once again thrive in claret and blue.

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Villa’s proposal of a 4½-year contract is designed to outmanoeuvre rival Premier League interest, notably from Everton, and to demonstrate long-term faith rather than short-term calculation. Abraham’s preference appears clear, drawn by both familiarity and the sense of trust offered by Emery, a manager known for extracting defined roles and clear purpose from his forwards.

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Negotiations complicated by loan situation

The situation is not straightforward. Abraham is currently on loan at Besiktas from Roma, with the Istanbul side having triggered an obligation to buy. Villa therefore face a delicate set of negotiations, potentially involving a compensatory loan in the opposite direction.

Evann Guessand has been mentioned as a possible makeweight, a reminder that recruitment is as much about squad balance as marquee names.

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Guessand’s struggles in front of goal this season contrast sharply with Abraham’s output, 12 goals in 24 appearances, and help explain Emery’s renewed interest in a player he has admired for years.

Emery targeting depth for multi-front challenge

Villa’s timing is telling. They are third in both the Premier League and Europa League and remain alive in the FA Cup, where they will host Newcastle United after a notable 2-1 win away to Tottenham Hotspur. Competing on three fronts demands depth, reliability and experience, qualities Abraham offers when fit and confident.

His history with Villa is compelling. During the 2018-19 promotion campaign, on loan from Chelsea, he scored 25 goals in 37 Championship matches. A return to the Premier League could also revive his international ambitions, having last featured for England in 2022.

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Abraham represents unfinished business, a striker who once carried Villa back to the Premier League and now has the chance to contribute at a far higher level. Supporters will see this as a statement of intent, not nostalgia. Emery is not one for sentimentality, so the willingness to commit to a long-term deal suggests conviction that Abraham fits the tactical plan.

There will be questions, of course. His form dipped in Italy and injuries have interrupted momentum before. Yet Villa fans can point to Emery’s track record of improving forwards and creating systems that maximise strengths. With Villa competing deep into multiple competitions, adding a proven goalscorer who understands the club feels prudent rather than indulgent. If Abraham rediscovers even a portion of his 2018-19 sharpness, this could be a defining piece of business in sustaining Villa’s upward trajectory.