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Aston Villa Eye January Return for Tammy Abraham

A Besiktas loan with a purchase option plus high wages makes any mid-season deal complex.

Overview

  • The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath reports Villa are assessing a move for the 28-year-old this month.
  • Abraham is on a season-long loan at Besiktas from Roma, with a reported £11.2 million option to buy in the summer.
  • His wages of about £115,000 per week are cited as a significant hurdle to a January switch.
  • Unai Emery is seeking depth behind Ollie Watkins as third-placed Villa look to maintain their challenge near the top of the Premier League.
  • Supporters showed mixed reactions online to a possible reunion with the 2018–19 promotion hero.