West Ham United Closing in on Tammy Abraham Signing
West Ham United are reportedly just one step away from signing Tammy Abraham from AS Roma. The Hammers have been linked with the striker for some time and are now close to securing a deal.
According to Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport, West Ham have turned their attention to Abraham after failing to agree a deal with Aston Villa for Jhon Duran. The report claims that Roma are willing to sell Abraham and that the player is already thinking about the move.
The only remaining step is for West Ham to make an official offer meeting Roma’s £21m plus add-ons valuation. If the Hammers meet this valuation, the deal is likely to be accepted.
Abraham has been linked with West Ham in the past, but a move never materialized. However, with the Hammers’ need for a younger, pacy striker, Abraham fits the bill.
West Ham’s technical director, Tim Steidten, and manager, Julen Lopetegui, are keen to bring in a striker with pace and Abraham’s profile matches their requirements.
The Hammers have already signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer, but are looking to make further additions to their squad. However, any new signings will depend on the club’s ability to offload players, including Danny Ings and Michail Antonio.
Ings is reportedly refusing to leave West Ham, which could pose a problem for the club’s transfer plans. However, if the Hammers can offload Ings and other players, they will be able to bring in new signings, including Abraham.
Roma are keen to sell Abraham to raise funds for their own transfer targets. The Italian club values the striker at £25.5m, but are willing to accept a bid of £21m plus add-ons.
If West Ham sign Abraham, it will be a significant coup for the club. The striker has a proven track record in the Premier League and would provide a much-needed boost to the Hammers’ attack.
The deal is not yet done, but it seems that West Ham are closing in on Abraham’s signature. Hammers fans will be hoping that the club can get the deal over the line and bring in the striker before the transfer window closes.