Following claims that Tammy Abraham had agreed to join Newcastle United, the forward has suggested the decision will be delayed until later in the summer.
Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham has insisted any decision on his future will be made after the U21 European Championships.
The 19-year-old has been heavily linked with a season-long loan move to Newcastle United, with The Times claiming a deal had been agreed.
But that transfer has not yet been confirmed and, with Brighton and Hove Albion also reportedly interested, Abraham has now been quoted by Sky Sports saying that nothing has been concluded.
“As far as I am aware, [nothing is agreed],” he said. “I haven’t spoken with Chelsea yet. I am focusing on this tournament, so the discussions will happen after.
“I’m not too sure [what will happen]. Hopefully it will be in the Premier League. After this season, I need to take myself to the next level.
“That’s the type of person I am: I always want to do better. I always want to do more. So, going into the new season, my aim will be to top this one.”
Abraham made two Premier League appearances for Chelsea in 2015-16, but, with Diego Costa and Michy Batshuayi already on the books, Antonio Conte will hope his exciting attacking prospect can make a splash in the top flight elsewhere before returning to Stamford Bridge.
According to the Mirror, Romelu Lukaku is also set to sign for the Blues, having departed permanently for Everton in 2014.
Abraham and England will kick off the Euros against Sweden in Poland on Friday as they look to echo the success achieved by their U20 team at the World Cup last week.
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