Overview
- Aston Villa, in reports published Wednesday, were said by former club scout Mick Brown to be tracking Brian Brobbey as one of several summer striker options.
- Brobbey has six goals and one assist in his first Premier League season with Sunderland, including a late derby winner last weekend, which has raised his profile with top-flight scouts.
- Separate reporting says Villa could listen to offers of about £30 million for the 30-year-old Watkins after a patchy campaign of 10 goals in 43 games across competitions.
- Brown highlighted Brobbey’s strength, hold-up play, and runs behind defenders as traits that fit Unai Emery’s need for a focal point up front.
- Any deal would face competition from other clubs and a likely high fee, as Sunderland bought Brobbey from Ajax last year on a five-year contract and have little reason to sell.