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Report: Newcastle target Tammy Abraham will speak to Brighton

Bristol City's Tammy Abraham heads wide (REUTERS)
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The Newcastle United target will speak to one more club before deciding his future it seems.

Bristol's Tammy Abraham celebrates his goal

The Chronicle have reported that Newcastle United are waiting to hear back from Tammy Abraham over a potential loan switch to the North East.

Newcastle are heavily linked with the Chelsea hitman, who netted 26 goals during a fantastic season-long loan with Championship side Bristol City last season.

Bristol City's Tammy Abraham looks dejected

Brighton and Hove Albion, who finished runners-up to Rafael Benitez’s side in the second tier last term, have also been linked and The Chronicle reports that Seagulls boss Chris Hughton will speak to the 19-year-old.

It is an opportunity for Hughton to change the youngster’s mind and Benitez will be praying that his rival manager does not convince him to snub the Magpies.

The report goes on to claim that a switch to Brighton makes sense geographically, with Abraham already based in Surrey – an hour-long journey from the seaside town.

Bristol City's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring their goal

Joining Albion would not require relocation, but Newcastle is a far bigger club and arguably has a better chance of staying in the Premier League next season.

In fact, United fans will be disappointed if their side is battling relegation. Benitez will be hoping to secure a very solid return to the big time after one season in the Championship.

Brighton manager Chris Hughton