As reported yesterday, West Ham are reportedly chasing a striker who will be very familiar to Hammers fans—and no, it’s not Youssef En-Nesyri.
According to Italian media outlet Calciomercato, the Hammers have shown interest in a summer move for Roma striker Tammy Abraham, who is wanted by neither his loan club AC Milan nor his parent club Roma.
Abraham made the switch to Milan at the start of the season following a difficult, injury-hit spell with Roma. However, his return to Serie A form has been underwhelming, scoring just three goals in 28 league appearances.
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He’s fared slightly better in cup competitions, with seven goals in 15 matches across the Coppa Italia, Champions League, and Supercoppa Italiana. Despite this, Milan have no plans to extend his stay, meaning he’s set to return to Rome this summer.
Roma, meanwhile, are unlikely to retain Abraham on his £93,000-per-week wages and are open to offers. That’s opened the door for West Ham, who have reportedly “come forward” for his services as they prepare for a major squad overhaul.
However, this move would do little to help Graham Potter’s plan to reduce the average age of the squad—especially considering the striker is 7 years of age and has a lengthy injury record.
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The Hammers were linked with a move for Abraham last summer, with a top Irons source informing Claret & Hugh that the forward was “too injury-prone.”
Abraham is said to prefer a move to a “top-tier” Premier League club, though he hasn’t ruled out a switch to the London Stadium—which won’t exactly endear him to West Ham fans at this stage. His current form is average at best, and it’s unlikely Real Madrid or PSG will come calling any time soon.
With four years away from English football behind him, the striker is reportedly open to a Premier League return—if the project and playing time are right. However, Abraham may find he has far fewer transfer options than he imagines.