Napoli are reportedly interested in AS Roma striker Tammy Abraham, who Aston Villa are keen on signing this summer.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Serie A leaders have identified the England international as a replacement for Victor Osimhen, who is looking increasingly likely to leave Napoli at the end of this season, with Abraham now a target.
The former Chelsea star has been in impressive form for Roma over the last two seasons, yet reports are seemingly indicating that Roma will sell Abraham to fund their summer plans, and Corriere dello Sport claim that Villa could make a move for their one-time loan star.
With Unai Emery guiding Villa to an unlikely European finish, Abraham himself could be sold on a move back to the West Midlands if Roma decide to sell the striker, though interest from Napoli might be a major roadblock for the Premier League side.
The Partenopei have been one of the best teams in Europe this season, with Luciano Spalletti’s side just one win away from a first Serie A title this century, and for Abraham, Napoli’s success and their bright future could be too good to turn down.
Indeed, Villa have a strong case for Abraham of their own, yet with Ollie Watkins the clear starting striker and Napoli potentially losing their star forward in Osimhen, the 25-year-old can be forgiven for wanting to stay in Italy.
Napoli signing Abraham could be a massive blow for Villa
Villa might not need another superstar striker given how good Watkins has been under Emery this season, yet for supporters, there’s no denying that the prospect of bringing Abraham back to Villa Park is an enticing one, and Napoli landing the forward could be a blow.
With the Villians somehow in the driving seat for a European finish, adding another quality forward to their ranks could help massively with squad depth and rotation, and Abraham’s style of play, which Michael Owen brands as ‘massive’, could have suited Emery going forward.
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