Middlesbrough and Sunderland are reportedly battling for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham.
Bristol City’s Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring
According to the Daily Mail, Sunderland boss David Moyes has been checking on Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham’s fortunes at Bristol City – but The Mirror claim that Middlesbrough currently lead the race or his signature.
Abraham, 19, has come up through the ranks with Chelsea having joined the club way back in 2004, but he’s made just two first-team appearances for the Blues.
The England Under-21 international was farmed out on loan to Bristol City last summer, and he has endured a remarkable season with the Robins, smashing 26 goals in 46 appearances for Lee Johnson’s men.
Abraham’s time at the City Ground has sparked suggestions that he could push far a first-team spot at Stamford Bridge next season – but another loan deal could beckon for the 6ft 4in striker.
The Daily Mail report that Sunderland boss David Moyes watched Blackburn Rovers’ 1-1 draw with Bristol City on Monday, not only to watch Rovers striker Sam Gallagher, but also to see Abraham in action.
Abraham scored the opening goal of the game, adding to his sensational tally for the season as Sunderland attempt to lure him to the Stadium of Light in what would surely be a loan deal, with the Black Cats preparing for relegation to the Championship.
Bristol City’s Tammy Abraham looks dejected
However, The Mirror report that Middlesbrough are in fact leading the race for Abraham, with Boro making a request to take the teenager on loan next season.
Not only have Boro struggled for goals this season, but Alvaro Negredo is only on loan, and Rudy Gestede and Patrick Bamford have yet to impress since arriving in January, meaning a move for Abraham could make sense, given that they may also be dealing with relegation this season.
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