UPDATE: Aston Villa has just intensified its efforts to sign Tammy Abraham from Besiktas by proposing a creative player-plus-cash deal. Reports from Turkiye Gazetesi confirm that Villa is offering Evann Guessand, a 24-year-old French forward, as part of the transaction aimed at bringing Abraham back to Villa Park.
This strategic move comes as Villa seeks to secure the prolific striker while navigating Abraham’s substantial €30 million release clause. The inclusion of Guessand, who joined Villa from OGC Nice in the summer of 2025, is a key aspect of the negotiation.
Abraham, currently a standout player for Besiktas, is a top priority for manager Unai Emery as Villa aims to bolster its attacking options for the second half of the Premier League season. With Villa sitting third in the league, level on points with Manchester City and just behind leaders Arsenal, signing a proven scorer like Abraham could be critical for their title ambitions.
Guessand, who has struggled to find consistent form in the Premier League this season with just two goals and one assist in 19 appearances, offers versatility as he can operate as a center-forward or on either wing. His potential as a high-impact replacement could satisfy Besiktas manager Sergen Yalcın, who is open to letting Abraham go only if a suitable replacement is in place.
“While the Turkish club initially demanded the full release fee, the inclusion of a high-potential replacement like Guessand could prove to be the breakthrough needed to finalize the transfer,” stated an insider report.
Abraham, who previously shone during his loan spell at Villa in the 2018/19 season with 26 goals that helped the club secure promotion to the Premier League, would be welcomed back as a hero. His current form in Turkey, boasting 12 goals this season, showcases his goal-scoring prowess, which could be the missing piece for Villa’s title challenge.
As negotiations heat up, fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see if this deal can be finalized before the transfer window closes. Should it go through, Abraham’s return could not only solidify Villa’s attack but also ignite their ambitions of securing the Premier League title.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as Aston Villa looks to make a significant move in the transfer market.
