Aston Villa are readying a move for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham (PA)Aston Villa are preparing to submit a bid to Chelsea for Tammy Abraham with the striker keen on a return to the Midlands club, according to reports. According to the Daily Mirror, Villa are prepared to spend up to £40 million in order to sign Abraham on a permanent deal. The report also claims that Villa boss Dean Smith is keen for the club to secure a deal for Abraham as quickly as possible. Tammy Abraham struggled for playing time under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea (Getty)Abraham spent the 2018-19 campaign on loan at Villa in the Championship, scoring 26 goals in 40 appearances and helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League. Abraham has two years remaining on his current contract and has also been linked with West Ham and Crystal Palace.

Source: Metro June 26, 2021 15:33 UTC