Sport Nation 2West Ham United are reportedly considering reigniting their interest in AS Roma’s forward, Tammy Abraham. The Hammers, known for being one of the most active Premier League clubs during the current transfer window, have been making significant strides to strengthen their squad in various positions.
West Ham has already secured the services of German international Niclas Füllkrug, who is expected to be a key player in the team’s attacking line under manager Julen Lopetegui. Despite this, reports suggest that the club has not entirely ruled out the possibility of bringing Abraham back to London.
Abraham, who was sidelined for the majority of the 2023-24 season due to a severe knee injury, made a brief return to action as a late substitute in Roma’s recent match against Cagliari. The 26-year-old striker, who has two years remaining on his current contract, was previously linked with a move back to England, although he has expressed intentions to stay at Stadio Olimpico. However, West Ham remains hopeful that they can persuade him to return to the Premier League.
Meanwhile, in a related development, Fulham may be open to selling Brazilian striker Carlos Vinicius. Since joining the Cottagers, Vinicius has struggled to secure a consistent spot in the starting lineup, making only 13 Premier League starts over two seasons. Last season, he was loaned to Galatasaray, where he made limited appearances, mostly coming off the bench.
With Vinicius not featuring in Fulham’s pre-season preparations, it appears that the club is ready to part ways with the 29-year-old. Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth has reported that Las Palmas are leading the race to sign Vinicius, having already made a bid for the striker. The Spanish club has previously brought in former Sheffield United forward Oli McBurnie on a free transfer and is looking to further bolster their attacking options.
Additionally, Corinthians, a prominent club in Vinicius’ native Brazil, are also said to be interested in bringing the striker back to his homeland. Vinicius last played in Brazil during the 2017-18 season, and a return could be on the cards if Corinthians decide to pursue their interest.
In other transfer news, Crystal Palace is reportedly preparing for the possible departure of their star center-back Marc Guehi. Newcastle United has shown strong interest in Guehi, with multiple offers already submitted, including one believed to be in the region of £65 million. However, Palace has so far rejected these bids, holding firm on their valuation of the England international.
To ensure they are not left short-handed should Guehi leave, Palace has identified Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix as a potential replacement. According to Sky Sport Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg, personal terms have already been agreed upon between Lacroix and Crystal Palace. However, the two clubs are yet to settle on a transfer fee for the 24-year-old defender. Lacroix, who has represented France at the Under-20 level, has been with Wolfsburg for four seasons, where he has made 129 appearances and scored seven goals.
The summer transfer window continues to generate intense speculation and activity as clubs across Europe look to finalize their squads ahead of the new season. West Ham’s pursuit of Tammy Abraham and Las Palmas’ interest in Carlos Vinicius are just a few of the many storylines to watch as the deadline approaches. With Crystal Palace potentially losing Marc Guehi, the possible arrival of Maxence Lacroix could be a crucial move for the Eagles as they aim to maintain their defensive solidity in the Premier League.
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