Leeds United, Sunderland and Everton linked with 11-cap England international
Leeds United are reportedly among the clubs keeping tabs on Aston Villa marksman Tammy Abraham.
The 28-year-old returned to England in January, sealing an £18.2m move to the Midlands after spells with AC Milan, Roma and Besiktas.
It was a reunion between the 11-cap England international and Villa, as he enjoyed a goal-laden 2018/19 season on loan at the club from Chelsea.
Tammy Abraham has been a bit-part player since his return to Aston Villa earlier this year.placeholder image
Tammy Abraham has been a bit-part player since his return to Aston Villa earlier this year. | Joe Giddens/PA Wire
The magic of that first spell has not quite been recaptured, with Abraham having managed just two Premier League starts since his return.
He failed to get off the bench in Villa’s Europa League final win over Freiburg, or in either of their semi-final legs against Nottingham Forest.
Leeds United ‘keeping tabs’ on Aston Villa marksman
His lack of action has prompted talk of a summer switch and TEAMtalk have claimed Leeds are keeping an eye on the Chelsea academy product.
He is also said to be under the watchful eye of Everton and Sunderland, who are said to be seeking depth at the top end of the pitch.
The report has also indicated there is interest from overseas, but Villa are not thought to have any strong desire to offload Abraham so soon after investing a hefty £18.2m sum.
Abraham’s own outlook could prove influential, as he may not be keen on continuing to play second-fiddle to Ollie Watkins.
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Tammy Abraham was last capped by England in 2022. | OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images
Competition at Leeds United
However, he would be going into a Leeds squad containing a fellow England-capped forward. Dominic Calvert-Lewin enjoyed a stellar maiden campaign at Elland Road and Abraham would have to do a lot to dislodge him.
There is also the presence of Lukas Nmecha, who proved useful after sealing a free transfer move from Wolfsburg in the last summer window.
Tammy Abraham’s future
It will certainly be interesting to see if a move materialises for Abraham, who is at something of a crossroads in his career. He will turn 29 and in what many would consider his peak years, it is important he sees regular action.
The 6ft 4ins frontman may also have his eye on an England recall having last been capped by the Three Lions in 2022. Calvert-Lewin had not been selected for international duty for four years when he joined Leeds, but made a comeback in March.