Overview
- The Times reports Villa are closing in after offering Abraham a 4½-year contract that has made the club his preferred destination.
- Fabrizio Romano says Abraham has opened the door and personal terms are not an issue, yet no agreement has been reached with Besiktas.
- Besiktas have triggered an obligation to buy the striker and are seeking a replacement or compensation before sanctioning an exit.
- Evann Guessand has been mooted as a potential loan to Besiktas to ease negotiations, though no swap has been agreed.
- Donyell Malen is moving to Roma on an initial loan with a purchase option, creating the vacancy Villa aim to fill as Emery strengthens for league, Europe and the FA Cup.