Aston Villa Poised to Reacquire Tammy Abraham from Besiktas
Aston Villa has finally made significant progress in negotiations with Besiktas regarding the transfer of Tammy Abraham, bringing them close to re-signing the striker.
After a lengthy negotiation process that involved multiple clubs, the Premier League team has come to an agreement to bring the 28-year-old forward back to Villa Park.
Medical Appointment Set as Aston Villa Nears Tammy Abraham Transfer
Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Aston Villa has reached a verbal agreement with Besiktas, pending some final details.
Jacobs noted on X that, despite the complicated circumstances surrounding the deal, which necessitated several trips to Turkey by club officials, there has been a consistent air of optimism throughout the week.
Tammy Abraham has received permission to undergo a medical with Aston Villa on Saturday. The transfer fee is reportedly £18 million, with defender Yasin Ozcan also making the move to Besiktas.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) January 23, 2026
Abraham has already agreed to personal terms with Villa and is keen to return to the club where he had a successful loan spell during the 2018/19 season.
According to a follow-up update from Jacobs, Abraham has been cleared to fly to the UK, with a medical examination scheduled for Saturday.
The deal is believed to involve an £18 million transfer fee, and it will also include 19-year-old defender Yasin Ozcan, who is currently on loan at Anderlecht, moving to Besiktas.
Tammy Abraham to Enhance Aston Villa’s Attack
As a seasoned international with European experience, Abraham is expected to integrate smoothly into Unai Emery’s tactical framework as Villa aims to put pressure on league leaders Arsenal, who are only seven points ahead.
Abraham’s Impressive Scoring Record
Abraham is returning to England in exceptional form. He has revitalized his career at Besiktas, scoring 13 goals in 26 appearances across all competitions this season.
His goal-scoring ability is well-documented; prior to his stint in the Süper Lig, he netted 37 times for AS Roma, playing a key role in their UEFA Conference League victory.
Tammy Abraham’s career statistics by club:
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS Roma | 120 | 37 | 13 |
| Chelsea FC | 82 | 30 | 12 |
| Bristol City | 48 | 26 | 4 |
| AC Milan | 44 | 10 | 7 |
| Aston Villa | 40 | 26 | 3 |
| Swansea City | 39 | 8 | 4 |
| Beşiktaş JK | 26 | 13 | 3 |
Abraham’s impressive goal total at various clubs, along with his previous successes at Villa and Bristol City, underscores his ability to perform across different levels of football.
If the medical assessment proceeds as planned on Saturday, Aston Villa fans could soon see their former star donning the claret and blue jersey once again.
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