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By 247sportcity | Tuesday, January 20, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – The sleeping giant of the Midlands is waking up in the transfer market. As the January window enters its final, frantic stretch, Aston Villa are reportedly on the cusp of securing one of the most high-profile returns in recent Premier League history.
According to sources at GIVEMESPORT, Villa are in advanced negotiations to bring Tammy Abraham back to the club where he first became a cult hero.1 The 28-year-old striker has reportedly “given the green light” to a move that would see him leave Turkish giants Beşiktaş to join Unai Emery’s pursuit of the Premier League crown.
The Malen-Roma Carousel: How We Got Here
The sudden urgency for a striker at Villa Park was triggered by a surprising piece of business earlier this month. Villa sanctioned the permanent departure of Dutch international Donyell Malen to AS Roma.2 While Malen had been a versatile asset, the move left Unai Emery thin on genuine central attacking options to support Ollie Watkins.3
In a twist of “transfer fate,” the man Villa have identified to fill that void is Abraham—a player still technically owned by the very club Malen just joined. Abraham is currently halfway through a season-long loan at Beşiktaş, but the intricate web of agreements is now being untangled to facilitate his return to England.
The Beşiktaş Breakup: The Final Hurdle
Breaking a loan agreement with a club of Beşiktaş’s stature is never simple. The Turkish side holds a €13 million (£11m) option to make Abraham’s move permanent this summer—a clause they were widely expected to trigger given his solid form in the Süper Lig.4
However, the allure of the Premier League and the prospect of a title race with Villa has reportedly turned Abraham’s head. Sources suggest:
- The Fee: Roma are prepared to sanction a permanent sale to Villa for south of £15 million.
- The Wages: Abraham is currently earning approximately £145,000-a-week, a figure Villa are reportedly willing to match to secure their man.
- The Swap Deal: Reports from Turkey suggest Beşiktaş have asked for Villa’s Lamare Bogarde or Evann Guessand as potential “compensation” to let their #9 leave mid-season.5
[Table: Tammy Abraham – The 2025/26 Revival]
| Metric (All Comps) | 2025/26 Stats (Beşiktaş) | Note |
| Appearances | 24 | Regained fitness after ACL issues |
| Goals | 12 | 7 in League, 5 in Cup/Europe |
| Assists | 3 | Key link-up play for the “Black Eagles” |
| Current Status | Loan (from Roma) | Deal includes €13m buy option |
| Transfer Value | ~£15m | Roma eager to cash in now |
Competition for Watkins: A Tactical Necessity
For Unai Emery, the pursuit of Abraham isn’t about replacing Ollie Watkins; it’s about pushing him. Watkins has been the talisman of Villa’s season, but the heavy workload of a title charge and European football has begun to take its toll. Following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Everton on Sunday, it became clear that Villa lacked a “Plan B” when chasing a game.
Abraham provides a different profile. Standing at 6’3″, he offers a physical presence in the box and a proven predatory instinct.6 Villa fans need no reminding of his quality; his 25-goal haul during the 2018/19 Championship promotion campaign remains legendary in B6.7 Bringing in a player who already knows the club and the league is seen as a low-risk, high-reward move for the final 16 games of the season.
The Title Race Context: Chasing Arsenal
The stakes could not be higher. Following the loss to Everton, Villa currently sit third in the table, seven points behind leaders Arsenal (who are on 50 points).8 While Emery has publicly tried to downplay expectations—claiming Villa are “not top-five contenders”—the reality is that the club is in the midst of its greatest season in decades.
With Manchester City breathing down their necks (level on 43 points) and Liverpool close behind, the addition of a goalscorer like Abraham could be the catalyst that keeps the dream alive.
The Harvey Elliott Connection
The Abraham deal is not the only iron Villa have in the fire. The club is also reportedly working on a solution for the future of Harvey Elliott, as they look to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level both now and in the future. The potential arrival of Abraham would signal a clear message to the rest of the Premier League: Aston Villa are not just here to make up the numbers; they are here to win.
Final Verdict: A Homecoming in the Making
If the parties can finalize the termination of the Beşiktaş loan before the February 2nd deadline, Tammy Abraham will return to Villa Park as a vastly more experienced and mature player than the youngster who left in 2019.
With Roma eager to sell, Abraham eager to return, and Emery eager to strengthen, all the ingredients for a blockbuster homecoming are in place. The next few days in Istanbul and Birmingham will determine if Villa have the firepower to truly challenge for the Premier League title.