Aston Villa are reportedly keeping tabs on Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey as they look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of next season.
The 24-year-old Dutch forward has emerged as one of the Premier League’s promising young talents, and understandably, he’s already attracting interest from across the English top flight with Unai Emery’s side keen on a move, per Sunderland Echo.
Brobbey has shown glimpses of his potential for the Black Cats this season, including standout performances against arch rivals Newcastle United, which proved his capacity to influence games in the final third.
While Villa see him as a striker who would fit perfectly into Emery’s system, especially with European ambitions in mind, any move is likely to be far from straightforward.
Brobbey remains contracted to Sunderland until 2029, and while his market value is listed by Transfermarkt to be around €25 million, the Black Cats are expected to demand a significantly higher fee to part ways with one of their key attacking assets.
Another potential complication is the fact that Sunderland appears committed to keeping Brobbey as part of their long-term project.
The Tyneside club are keen to retain one of their most important players as they look to continue building a squad capable of challenging higher up the Premier League standings.
Villa’s interest, though serious, will need to be matched by a competitive offer to even open negotiations and with several clubs reportedly monitoring Brobbey’s situation, the Dutchman’s next move will be an interesting one to watch, especially with the summer transfer window just a few months away.
