Aston Villa Eye Tammy Abraham Return, Explore Conor Gallagher Loan
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Aston Villa are aggressively pursuing reinforcements in the winter transfer window, with Tammy Abraham emerging as a prime target and Conor Gallagher also under consideration, according to recent reports. The club aims to bolster its attacking options and midfield depth as it navigates a competitive Premier League season.
Aston Villa’s interest in Abraham, 28, stems from a desire to add another proven goalscorer to complement Ollie Watkins. According to The Telegraph, the Birmingham-based club is keen on bringing the former Chelsea striker back to the Premier League.
Abraham’s Complex Situation
Abraham is currently on loan at Beşiktaş from AS Roma, where he has impressed with twelve goals already this season. However, Beşiktaş has the option to make the move permanent under certain conditions, potentially complicating Aston Villa’s pursuit. A senior official stated that “the Turkish club’s willingness to trigger that clause will significantly impact Abraham’s availability.”
Fabrizio Romano reported via X/Twitter on January 11, 2026: 🚨🏴 Aston Villa are interested in bringing Tammy Abraham back to Premier League this month.Even after Brian Madjo deal, Villa want one more striker if there’s a good opportunity available.Initial talks took place to ask about Tammy, as The Telegraph reported. pic.twitter.com/BWlRu5Ra1e
Villa’s pursuit of Abraham continues even after completing a deal for Brian Madjo, indicating the manager’s desire for multiple attacking additions this month.
Gallagher Also on Villa’s Radar
In addition to Abraham, Aston Villa is also exploring a loan move for Conor Gallagher, currently playing for Atlético Madrid. According to Sky Sports, the club sees Gallagher as a potential addition to their midfield. This pursuit suggests Villa is looking to strengthen multiple areas of the squad during the January window.
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The potential arrival of both Abraham and Gallagher would represent a significant statement of intent from Aston Villa, signaling their ambition to compete at the highest level of the Premier League. The coming weeks will be crucial as the club works to finalize these deals and solidify its squad for the remainder of the season.
