Arsenal wanted to sign Tammy Abraham in the summer transfer window. The player himself has also confirmed that negotiations happened.
However, Jose Mourinho persuaded him to join AS Roma from Chelsea. Although, the Gunners continue to monitor his situation.
TAMMY ABRAHAM SPEAKS ABOUT SIGNING FOR AS ROMA
According to Tammy Abraham himself, Arsenal wanted to sign him in the 2021 summer transfer window. The Premier League giants were also ready to pay the 40 million transfer fee. Hence, the Gunners were also in positive discussions with the agent of the former Chelsea forward. However, Tammy Abraham has said that Jose Mourinho persuaded him to join AS Roma.
The former Chelsea striker on the interest of Arsenal further said, “It was time to leave Chelsea, and I was talking to different clubs in England and Europe. My attention was drawn to a certain London club. I didn’t have to move anywhere, I knew the area well. It was Arsenal. “Then José called me. He said, ‘Hi Tammy, it’s José’. And I was like, ‘Wow, what a surprise!’. I knew him well because he had known me as a child at Chelsea. Hence, Jose Mourinho managed to convince Abraham to join the Rome project
ARSENAL REMAIN INTERESTED IN THE FORMER CHELSEA STRIKER
According to reports, AS Roma are open to selling him for the right price. Hence, Arsenal continue remain interested in his signature. Mikel Arteta already likes the player. However, at the moment, Chelsea lead the race for his signature. This is because the Blues put a 80 million buy-back clause during his sale agreement with AS Roma. The buy-back clause will become valid in this summer transfer window.
Hence, Arsenal will have to wait for Chelsea to make their move. Chelsea also want to sign a new striker. This is because they are open to selling Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Romelu Lukaku. Hence, the Blues want to sign a marquee striker. Whereas, the report also claims that the Gunners want him to replace Folarin Balogun in the squad for the next season.
Hence, it looks like Chelsea and Arsenal will lock horns tightly for Tammy Abraham. Chelsea also have an eye on the situations of Dusan Vlahovic and Victor Osimhen. Hence, the Gunners will have an opportunity to convince Tammy Abraham to join the club.
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