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

Aston Villa are weighing up a potential move for Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey as they consider attacking additions this summer. The 24-year-old enhanced his reputation with a late Tyne-Wear derby winner at the weekend.

Former Aston Villa scout Mick Brown said: “Aston Villa are looking to sign a new striker in the summer.” He told 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.”

In 24 Premier League appearances this season, he has scored six goals and registered one assist, and he has become a key figure under Régis Le Bris in his first top-flight campaign.

“Sunderland did a fantastic job with their recruitment in the summer, and it’s been a really strong season for them, and Brobbey has been very impressive. 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. So for a side like Aston Villa, that sort of centre-forward is going to be somebody who takes their fancy and I’m sure they’ll be keeping a close eye on him.”

Source: Sunderland Echo