Scouts from Aston Villa, Chelsea, Man Utd and Tottenham have all been watching Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey this season, according to fussballdaten.

Aston Villa are named as an interested party in Sunderland player Brian Brobbey this summer after his performances at the 2026 World Cup. According to TEAMtalk, Sunderland is now facing an increasing challenge to retain Brobbey, as it is believed that Premier League teams, including Aston Villa, are considering possible approaches.

Football Insider reports that Sunderland demands a very large fee for Brian Brobbey. The outlet confirms on Sunday that a club from Birmingham is interested in the former Ajax player. Former Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown states that it would cost a significant sum to buy Brian Brobbey, and he is not sure if Sunderland would sell him even then. According to Transfermarkt, the Netherlands international currently has a value of around 35 million euros.

It is reported that Aston Villa are considering Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey as a potential summer transfer target, as they seek a replacement for Ollie Watkins and a more consistent goalscorer. Former Premier League scout Mick Brown suggested that Villa will have been looking at Brobbey because there is always interest in strikers who are establishing a reputation. Brown described the player as a strong forward who is difficult to play against and will score goals. Brown added that this type of centre-forward would appeal to a club like Aston Villa and he is sure they are monitoring him closely. While Sunderland are not expected to be keen on selling the Dutchman, a move to Villa would likely represent an appealing career advancement for the player. The 24-year-old joined Sunderland from Ajax. The Dutch international has 8 caps and 1 goal for his country, and has scored 6 goals and provided 1 assist in 24 Premier League appearances this season. Having joined Sunderland in September 2025, his contract runs until June 2029, and he has a current Transfermarkt market value of €25.00m. Fenerbahçe have also been linked with the striker.