Aston Villa hunting ex-Chelsea striker, Conor Gallagher and Harvey Elliott solution

Aston Villa are targeting a return for former loanee Tammy Abraham as Unai Emery looks to strengthen his attacking options for the second half of the season. The ex-Chelsea striker, currently with Roma, is seen as a proven Premier League goalscorer who could ease the pressure on Villa’s main centre-forward and add depth for their push on multiple fronts.

Abraham enjoyed a hugely successful loan spell at Villa Park earlier in his career, scoring freely in the Championship and becoming a fans’ favourite. That history, combined with his familiarity with English football, makes him an attractive option as Villa seek firepower without needing a long adaptation period. The club believe his movement, physical presence and finishing would suit Emery’s style and complement their existing forward line.

Villa’s recruitment team are also exploring creative midfield and wide options, with Conor Gallagher and Harvey Elliott viewed as potential solutions to add energy, pressing and goal threat from deeper positions. Gallagher’s tenacity and box-to-box running, along with Elliott’s technical ability and versatility across attacking roles, fit the profile of players capable of improving Villa’s squad depth and tactical flexibility.

Any moves, however, are complicated by the financial demands of their current clubs and the need to comply with spending rules. Villa are weighing up whether loan deals with options, staggered payments or player sales will be required to make space in the squad and budget. The club’s hierarchy are determined to back Emery, but will seek value and sustainability rather than short-term gambles.

Overall, Abraham is seen as the primary attacking target, with Gallagher and Elliott representing ambitious but potentially transformative additions. Villa hope that smart January business can sustain their momentum, bolster competition for places and keep them firmly in the race for European qualification and domestic success.