There’s never been a truer word spoken about football being a funny old game, and news of a potential swap deal at Chelsea.
The transfer wheels are always turning in the background regardless of whether deals can only be done during January or the summer,
It appears that the Blues are trying to oil the wheels in order to ensure that Romelu Lukaku’s current loan switch to Roma becomes a permanent deal.
The Belgian hit-man has begun his career at the Giallorossi in fine style,
Scoring three goals in his last two games and being man of the match against both FC Sheriff and Torino, per WhoScored.
CHELSEA TO BRING TAMMY ABRAHAM BACK AT THE CLUB
It’s almost certain that he’s burned his bridges at Chelsea and no longer has a career there,
So his brilliant start under Jose Mourinho will likely have the board at Stamford Bridge and Mauricio Pochettino sitting up and taking notice.
That’s because, according to 90Min’s Graeme Bailey (h/t Calciomercatoweb),
There remains the possibility of a swap deal with former Blues star, Tammy Abraham.
The England ace is currently out injured, however,
When fit to return it’s arguable that the Special One will stick with ‘Big Rom’
If he’s still doing the business in front of goal both domestically and in Europe.
With Abraham clearly needing to play matches that isn’t a scenario that’s likely to work for him,
So a switch back to Stamford Bridge to a team that’s in dire need of a target man to put the ball in the net, could be perfect timing.
The Englishman did well in his debut season with the Giallorossi
Following his €40 million move from Chelsea in August 2021
scoring 27 goals in 53 games across all competitions en route to lifting the Europa Conference League trophy.
For Roma, the idea is intriguing, they were open to selling Abraham last summer prior to his injury
They already have a backup striker in Andrea Belotti.
With both Lukaku and Abraham understand to be holding more or less the same €35–40 million valuation,
A straight swap could be on the cards
They look to come to a convincing solution for all parties involved.
