Tammy Abraham is unlikely to consider a return to Aston Villa as Premier League rivals Manchester United also consider a move for the Roma striker.
That is according to Il Tempo; the England international facing an uncertain future ahead of the summer transfer window.
Abraham found the net nearly 30 times during an outstanding debut campaign in the Italian capital, helping his former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho add the UEFA Conference League to his Europa and Champions League successes.
A tally of just seven goals in 38 games this term, however, highlights just how dramatically Abraham’s form has dipped; the Roma supporters seemingly taking out their frustration on the 25-year-old as his barren run extended to an 11th game during this weekend’s eventual 3-0 victory over Sampdoria.
Will Roma striker Tammy Abraham return to the Premier League?
Roma, Corriere dello Sport claim, may consider offers of around £35 million this summer. Manchester United need a centre-forward. And Abraham would certainly come a lot cheaper than Victor Osimhen, Harry Kane and Goncalo Ramos.
A club of the size and stature of Man United should appeal to the Chelsea academy graduate. Il Tempo, however, believe that a return to Villa Park is far more unlikely in comparison.
Abraham was prolific during a loan spell at Aston Villa when they were still a Championship side.
And while the Midland giants have made huge strides since Unai Emery replaced Steven Gerrard, Abraham may have reservations about swapping a Roma side with Champions League ambitions for a Villa team who, despite a dramatic upturn under Emery, are still ninth in the table.
Abraham scored 26 goals in 40 games for Aston Villa in 2018/19. He struck up a superb relationship with fellow Three Lions star Jack Grealish.
“Unbelievable,” Grealish told an Instagram Q&A three years ago. “I couldn’t believe how good he was with the ball for how tall he is. I loved playing with him.”
Abraham has been in and out of Mourinho’s XI in recent weeks. He started on the bench during the 1-0 derby defeat to Lazio.
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