da poker： Aston Villa are being eyed up as one player’s most preferred landing spot this window, despite interest from other Premier League sides.

da betobet： Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed the club are actively pursuing January reinforcements despite financial constraints, with the Spaniard acknowledging they will strengthen if the right opportunities arise.

The Villans sit third in the Premier League, just six points behind leaders Arsenal, and Emery wants to capitalise on their strong position.

However, any significant moves would likely require player sales first, though the club have no desire to weaken their squad during this historic campaign.

Key players including Morgan Rogers, John McGinn and Matty Cash attracted summer interest, but most have since committed to new contracts, while Ollie Watkins retains over two years on his current deal.

Villa have already secured one piece of business, confirming the signing of 19-year-old Brazilian winger Alysson from Gremio for a fee potentially rising above £10 million.

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The left-footed attacker arrives as a development player, addressing a profile the club were lacking heading into 2026.

The futures of peripheral squad members present more intrigue.

Harvey Elliott’s complicated situation continues, with his summer loan from Liverpool not going to plan and Emery’s side reportedly keen to cut it short.

Donyell Malen has departed permanently, joining Roma from Villa in a deal that includes a £22 million option for next summer. The Dutchman struggled to establish himself in Emery’s best 11 during his brief Premier League spell, making his exit mutually beneficial ahead of the World Cup.

Reports suggest Villa want to strengthen further forward, and one name that continues to surface is former Villa loanee Tammy Abraham.

The 28-year-old is currently at Besiktas on loan from Roma, and is fondly remembered in Birmingham after scoring 26 goals in 40 matches during the 2018/19 campaign, firing the club to Premier League promotion.

Turkish media claim that Abraham could be a Villa player again in just a matter of days, but Nottingham Forest are now apparently thinking about hijacking the move.

Luckily for Emery, the striker has only one destination at the top of his mind.

Tammy Abraham prioritising Aston Villa move in January

According to journalist Tom Collomosse, Villa are Abraham’s ‘first choice’ destination this month, despite interest and an approach from Forest.

According to fellow journalist Ben Jacobs, club officials have been encouraged by recent discussions with Abraham’s camp, and Villa are prepared to offer the 28-year-old a long-term contract.

Abraham has impressed on loan at Besiktas with 12 goals this season. However, any January deal faces complications, with the Turkish club holding an obligation to make the move permanent if certain conditions are met.

Besiktas are reportedly reluctant to release him mid-season unless they receive compensation or secure a replacement, with Napoli’s Lorenzo Lucca reportedly emerging as a potential target.

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For Villa, Abraham represents an ideal solution to their striker depth concerns.

With Ollie Watkins managing just seven goals in 29 appearances across all competitions this season, Emery desperately needs someone capable of providing both competition and cover for the England international.

Abraham’s previous Villa Park stint in 18/19 endeared him to the club faithful, with a return to the club now on the cards for the former Chelsea star.

His prolific Villa record, combined with his Premier League experience and proven scoring ability, makes him an attractive proposition. Villa are competing across multiple fronts, including the title race, FA Cup and Europa League, making attacking depth essential.

The England international’s familiarity with the club, alongside his current form in Turkey, suggests he could make an immediate impact should negotiations succeed before the February 2 deadline.

Jose Mourinho also called Abraham a ‘big match player’, something Villa really need right now.

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