It's fair to say that Tammy Abraham in an Aston Villa shirt was an absolute revelation.
The England international fired Dean Smith's side into the Premier League with his goals - 26 of them to be precise - and has since emerged as a key part of Chelsea's first-team squad after returning back to Stamford Bridge.
But, reports in recent days have suggested that both Villa and West Ham both like the striker amid his possible departure from London this summer.
While Abraham's goals alone are good enough to warrant Villa to consider making a move for him, his actual partnership with Jack Grealish is something that should have the Midlands club all over a potential deal.
Speaking earlier this season ahead of a Premier League clash against Chelsea, Smith said: "He's a top player and a top person. We loved having him here and playing a part in his development and you know he'll always have a strong affinity for Aston Villa.
"I think he is the real deal, everything about him. He sets standards and maintains them and tries to push them even more. To be a top drawer player, you have to have those standards but you have to be driven."
Grealish himself has previously spoken about his partnership with Abraham during their campaign together in the Championship. In a Q&A session on his Instagram (via The Chelsea Chronicle), the Villa talisman wrote: “Unbelievable. Couldn’t believe how good he was with the ball for how tall he is. Loved playing with him."
And, it wasn't just Grealish who's spoken highly of Abraham, with the opposite being the same too. The Chelsea man said: "He is a fantastic player and you don't question why he is a leader. His ability says it all.
"He always believes and tries to encourage everyone - even until the last minute. It is always nice to have that behind you."
According to Transfermarkt, Abraham and Grealish had five joint goal participations during their time together, which is quite impressive given that those above the Villa man on that list (excluding Kasey Palmer who played with the striker at youth level) are just one ahead on six goals but in considerably more matches.
The duo clearly had an understanding together in their time at Villa Park, and Smith could rekindle that magic partnership by signing the £36m-rated star in the summer.