Aston Villa favourites to sign Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham

Aston Villa are favourites to sign Tammy Abraham from Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City are also on the hunt for the England international, but it is Villa who are leading the chase for the striker, it has been claimed.

The report has claimed that Villa have set aside £40 million for Abraham and are ready to meet Chelsea’s asking price for the 23-year-old striker. The England international striker has struggled for playing time at Stamford Bridge this season and could be convinced to leave the London club.

According to WhoScored, Abraham has made 12 starts and 10 substitute appearances in the Premier League for Chelsea this season, scoring six goals and providing one assist in the process. The 23-year-old England international striker has made three starts and two substitute appearances in the Champions League for the Blues this campaign, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored.