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title: "Bruce provides an update on Abraham chase"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Elliott Cuff"
section: "Aston Villa News"
published: "2018-08-24T20:34:42Z"
modified: "2018-08-24T20:34:42Z"
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# Bruce provides an update on Abraham chase

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has broken his silence on the club’s pursuit of Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham.

The 20-year old striker has been tipped to leave Stamford Bridge this summer on a loan deal, and Aston Villa are one of the clubs to have been most heavily linked with an offer.

Bruce is a known admirer of the speedy forward who spent last season on loan with Swansea, and he hopes he can convince him of a move to Villa Park before Friday’s loan window deadline.

![Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readastonvilla.com/readastonvilla/2018/08/1012855662.jpg)

Bruce is though aware of the competition Villa could face for his signature. Talking about the likelihood of signing Abraham, as reported by [Birmingham Live](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/villa-leeds-transfer-rumours-live-15067093), Bruce said:

> If he does become available then there’s a definite interest from us, of course there is. But I haven’t had any conversation with Chelsea.
>
> If he was available then I think half the Championship would love to take somebody like Tammy Abraham let’s be honest. I don’t think we’re alone.