West Ham ‘considering summer move for Abraham’
Meanwhile, West Ham United’s desire to sign a new striker during this summer’s transfer window has allegedly led to them considering making a move for Roma centre-forward Tammy Abraham.
The 27-year-old has scored 37 times in 120 appearances for Roma, but he spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at AC Milan, netting 10 times in 45 outings for the club in all competitions.
Abraham has a contract with Roma until June 2027, but it is understood that he will be on the move this summer.
“We worked hard to take him on loan when I was at Villa,” former West Ham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider.
“He scored 26 goals that season and was instrumental in getting us promoted. I’m aware that was a while ago now, but he then stepped up to Chelsea and has spent a few years now playing over in Italy.
“He’s not the perfect article in terms of his control of the ball, but he’s a pain in the neck for defenders. He’s prepared to run into the channels, get in behind, hold the ball up, win flick-ons, and in general be a nuisance to the opposition.
“Sometimes he might not the the tidiest player, but he’s effective, and that’s what West Ham want. I don’t think playing in Italy has changed much for him technically, but he’s now got that experience playing regularly at a high level.
“There are a few Premier League clubs prepared to give him another chance in England. West Ham have been watching him over there so they know what he’ll bring to the table.
“At West Ham, he’s the type of forward they want because [Niclas] Fullkrug has had his issues and Evan Ferguson won’t stay because he hasn’t made an impact. So Abraham is in that same sort of mould and he’s one they’ve been looking at.”
Abraham has a record of 26 goals and seven assists in 89 Premier League appearances for Chelsea and Swansea City.
Everton ‘join the race’ for Wilson
Everton are reportedly considering a move for Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson.
The 33-year-old had a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, only managing one goal in 22 appearances, while he failed to find the back of the net in 18 outings in the Premier League during the recent season.
Wilson’s contract is due to expire at the end of June, and his future is currently the subject of much speculation, with newly-promoted Leeds United said to be keen on signing the experienced forward.
According to The Sun, there is also significant interest from Everton, with Toffees head coach David Moyes said to be a huge admirer of Wilson, who has a record of 88 goals and 25 assists in 239 Premier League appearances.
Newcastle have allegedly decided against taking up their one-year option to extend Wilson’s contract and have instead offered the forward a new deal on reduced terms, which he could yet decide to accept.
Everton are also being linked with Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, but both Chelsea and Manchester United are believed to be ahead of the Toffees in the race for the Englishman.
