Striker Tammy Abraham has pointedly avoided answering a direct question about his future, fuelling speculation of a potential January return to Aston Villa.
Silence Speaks Volumes After Cup Goal
The incident occurred on Thursday night, shortly after the 28-year-old had played and scored in a Turkish Cup match for his current club, Besiktas. As he left the dressing room, a reporter asked him, "will you stay with Besiktas?"
Footage shared on social media platform X shows Abraham responding with a wave but no words, walking silently away from the enquiry. This non-answer comes at a time when Aston Villa have registered a firm interest in bringing the forward back to the Midlands during the January transfer window.
Villa Connections and Current Loan Deal
Abraham is currently on a season-long loan at Besiktas from Italian side AS Roma, a club Villa have already done business with this month. Villa winger Donyell Malen completed a move to Roma just last Friday, potentially smoothing the path for further negotiations.
The English striker is no stranger to Villa Park, having enjoyed a highly successful loan spell from Chelsea during the 2018/19 campaign, where he scored 26 goals. His current loan deal with the Turkish Super Lig side includes an option to make the move permanent, but Villa's interest could alter those plans.
Season Stats and What Happens Next
During his time in Turkey this season, Abraham has found the net seven times in 17 league appearances. His proven track record in the Premier League and his past heroics for Villa make him an attractive target for manager Unai Emery as the club seeks to bolster its attacking options.
The striker's deliberate evasion of the question regarding his Besiktas future will only intensify rumours that a dramatic return to the Premier League could be on the cards before the transfer deadline passes.
