Tottenham Hotspur are considering a bold move to hijack Aston Villa's interest in striker Tammy Abraham, as manager Thomas Frank seeks to address his side's glaring lack of goals in the January transfer window.
Spurs' Striking Shortage Demands Action
Following a challenging first half of the season that has left Spurs languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table, the January window is seen as crucial for new boss Thomas Frank. While the club has reportedly agreed a £35million deal for Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid and is finalising a move for Santos left-back Souza, the most pressing issue remains up front.
The departure of last season's top scorer Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, inconsistent form from Richarlison – the current top scorer with just eight goals – and the struggles of summer arrival Randal Kolo Muani have created a significant problem. With Dominic Solanke only just returning from a long-term injury, Frank is desperate for a reliable source of goals.
Abraham Emerges as the Perfect Solution
According to reports from talkSPORT, Aston Villa are 'eyeing' a deal to bring former Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham back to the Premier League. The 28-year-old, currently on loan at Besiktas from Roma, is said to be keen on a return to England after almost five years away.
This presents a prime opportunity for Tottenham to intervene. Abraham has proven his quality in England before and is enjoying a productive season in Turkey, bagging 12 goals and three assists for Besiktas. His most impressive campaign came in 2021/22 for Roma, where he scored 27 goals in all competitions after his £34m move from Chelsea.
A Developed and Adaptable Squad Player
European football journalist Andy Brassell has highlighted how Abraham has evolved into a more versatile forward. He noted that experiences, including a serious injury at Roma and a loan spell at AC Milan, have transformed him into a player adept at making an impact without necessarily starting every game.
"Since he's not been a starter, he's found so many different ways to make himself useful to the team," Brassell told talkSPORT. This profile could make him an ideal candidate for a Tottenham squad needing both competition and reliable contributions from the bench as they aim to climb the table and challenge for European qualification.
With Aston Villa also in the market for attacking support for Ollie Watkins, a transfer tussle for Abraham's signature appears to be developing. For Thomas Frank, securing a proven Premier League goalscorer could be the key to turning around Tottenham's faltering season.
