Newcastle United should consider reviving interest in Chelsea attacker Tammy Abraham amid reports from the Daily Mail that the youngster wants to stay in the Premier League.
What’s the word?
After Dwight Gayle and Joselu failed to make an impact in front of goal last season, it is not hugely surprising that the club would be looking at new attackers.
The Magpies have been linked to a handful of forwards, but one name that has not emerged recently is Abraham.
The 20-year-old has been touted as a possible target for Newcastle in the past, and now it has emerged from the Daily Mail that he wants to stay in the top flight.
The North-East outfit are working on a budget, so perhaps they should try to cut a deal with Chelsea.
Is it likely?
Newcastle’s financial situation would suggest that a loan deal would be favourable, but they have already struck a temporary arrangement with Chelsea for Kenedy.
Therefore, the Magpies are not permitted to secure another loan from the boys in blue.
A permanent deal may not be completely out of their reach, though, as Abraham is unlikely to demand a high figure given his age and the fact that he is not playing regular first-team football for Chelsea.
Signing the youngster would be a risk given that he has scored just five goals in 33 Premier League outings.
However, he has netted 23 times in 41 Championship matches – and 26 in all competitions for Bristol City during the 2016/17 season – so if he gets a run of minutes, the forward would end up solving Newcastle’s attacking woes.
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