Some Arsenal fans have been fuming on social media to reports by Gianluca di Marzio that Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham is enticed by a summer transfer to the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners have marked Abraham as their top centre-forward target in the event that he leaves Stamford Bridge. But Mikel Arteta would first have to offload Alexandre Lacazette to afford the England attacker, coveted by Italian sides.
Roma are considering a move for Abraham or Real Sociedad star Alexander Isak to replace Edin Dzeko. Jose Mourinho is desperate for the Giallorossi to replace the Bosnian, who is set to join Inter Milan, and values the pair above all other possible targets.
Roma have already spoken with Chelsea over signing Abraham, who is available if Romelu Lukaku returns to Stamford Bridge. But the Blues want €40m (£34m) for the 23-year-old, which would not be insurmountable if they accept a structured payment.
Atalanta also admire Abraham, but the striker could deal the Serie A rivals a blow as he favours Arsenal. A move to the Emirates Stadium has sat front and centre of the six-cap forward’s mind for days.
Arteta’s outfit have enticed Abraham to move between London rivals if Arsenal can agree terms with Chelsea. Even if a move to Atalanta would offer the 12-goal, six-assist attacker Champions League football, unlike the Gunners.
Reports by The Sun had claimed Arsenal only £15m for Lacazette as he is in the final year of his contract. The Athletic also report the Gunners offered him to Inter Milan during talks to sign Lautaro Martinez. While Calciomercato note Atletico Madrid want the Frenchman.
Arsenal fans react as Arteta makes Chelsea striker Abraham his top target
However, not all Arsenal fans want Arteta to sell Lacazette and replace the former Lyon star with Chelsea striker Abraham. Many believe the Englishman would be a step down from the Frenchman, who offers more than just goals.
Some Arsenal supporters believe Lacazette’s immense work rate can often go under the radar. He also scored more often last season with 17 goals to Abraham’s 12 across all competitions. Enough to top the Gunners’ scoring charts, including for the league with 13.
So, here are some of the messages Arsenal fans have shared in response to Di Marzio’s update on Abraham’s future…
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