Aston Villa ‘to weigh up’ move for Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey after derby winner | OneFootball

Aston Villa are monitoring Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey as they assess summer attacking options, after the 24-year-old hit a dramatic late Tyne-Wear derby winner at the weekend. He has impressed in his first Premier League campaign under Régis Le Bris.

Former Aston Villa scout Mick Brown said: "Aston Villa are looking to sign a new striker in the summer." He was speaking to Football Insider.

"They’ve been frustrated with Watkins and the other options because they haven’t had that regular goalscorer, so they’re looking at a few options. Brian Brobbey is somebody they will have been looking at, because there’s always interest in players, strikers particularly, who are making a bit of a name for themselves."

"He looks a handful to play against. He’s strong, will back into defenders, battle them, fight them, run in behind, and he’ll score goals as well."

Ollie Watkins remains a key option and Tammy Abraham arrived during the winter window, yet the club continue to explore reinforcements. Brobbey’s blend of physicality and output has put him on radars, with six goals and one assist in 24 league games.

Source: Sunderland Echo