Arsenal risk being trumped by Aston Villa for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham.

The Telegraph says Villa have already beaten Arsenal to the punch with one big-money move this transfer window after they broke their own transfer record to steal former Norwich man Emi Buendia from under the Gunners noses.

Buendia's move to Villa Park means Arsenal are still on the prowl for a playmaker, yet Dean Smith's side could prove to be a thorn in Arsenal side's once again.

Mikel Arteta is thought to be keeping tabs on the situation of Chelsea striker Abraham, after the boyhood Gunners fan has seemingly fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge under boss Thomas Tuchel.

Arsenal clearly think highly of the striker, thought to be valued between £30-£40m, but could see a deal scuppered by late interest from Aston Villa.