Ipswich strike shock loan deal for Tammy Abraham as Aston Villa close in on Nicolas Jackson transfer from Chelsea

ASTON Villa and Ipswich Town have agreed to a straight loan deal for Tammy Abraham. While the final decision has been left in the striker’s hands, Ipswich have sweetened the offer by tempting him with their vacant number nine shirt, according to Fabrizio Romano. Tammy Abraham looks set to join Ipswich on a straight loan Credit: Getty Abraham looks set to exit Villa Park as Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson moves in on a £65million deal to the Birmingham outfit. And if Villa can pull off the revamp, it may signal that superstar Ollie Watkins is heading for Saudi side Al-Hilal. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Despite only buying 28-year-old Abraham from Besiktas in January, the Champions League side are reportedly open to letting him walk. The straight loan is due to include no option or obligation for the Tractor Boys to buy the 6ft 4in ace. Abraham, who cost the Villans £18.24m, was reportedly settled in the East Midlands and was even ready to put up a fight to stay. But a move to Portman Road is looking all the more likely by the hour. More to follow. Most read in Sport Comment now