Overview
- Aston Villa remain confident after renewed discussions on the player side, with multiple reports describing optimism over a January agreement.
- Beşiktaş president Serdal Adalı says the club prefers a player to be included in any transfer and confirms Villa’s offer did not include an exchange so far.
- Nottingham Forest are now reported to be in talks, with Turkish reports claiming proposals involving Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi were explored and not advanced.
- Coverage continues to differ on price and structure, with Roma said to accept under £15m, Villa’s offer reported around £15.6m, and Beşiktaş seeking more than £17.3m or a swap option.
- Reports indicate Villa have prepared a long-term contract proposal, while Abraham’s preference for a return to Villa Park is widely cited but not finalized.