After initially dismissing a couple of reports this morning linking West Ham with what has become in recent windows almost a ‘perennial’ striker solution, and no, don’t worry, his first name isn’t ‘Callum’ – I did have to scroll back, read the two reports again and wonder if there isn’t some truth in the story after all.
West Ham’s solution in the current ‘PSR-led’ cash shortage may have to be another Todibo-style arrangement, kicking the purchase a year down the road and taking a player on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
So the article by football-italia.net when taken in that context doesn’t look so implausible. Their article “Reports West Ham interested in Abraham deal with Roma: Milan stance revealed” concerning a proposal to bring Tammy Abraham to London Stadium deserves a second read.
Tammy Abraham – could he actually be a solution for West Ham?
The injury-prone striker did have big ACL issues some years ago and has struggled for match time since. The report sketches out the detail:
“According to reports from TeamTalk and other outlets in Italy, West Ham are one of several clubs interested in securing a deal for Abraham, who has been on Roma’s books since leaving Chelsea for a €40m fee in the summer of 2021.”
English born Abraham is currently loaned out at Milan but there is no purchase option and he will return, unwanted at the end of the season. 27 years old now and with his value halved since Chelsea sold him, he could be a perfect target for a season-long loan at West Ham with an option to buy at the end, allowing him to build and prove his fitness – and rebuild his career – ahead of a permanent deal.
Certainly an upgrade on ‘current striker options’ without West Ham having to spend cash until 2026: This kind of deal is the most likely – a former top quality star needing to get back his mojo like an attacking version of Aaron Wan -Bissaka could be a perfect fit at West Ham. The alternative is a major sale of one of the Hammers’ top assets -and neither Kudus nor Paquetá for differing reasons are looking particularly attractive for potential buyers just now.
Another convoluted story. that l find virtually impossible to follow your logic . the record seems vague at the best and to make some strange comparison with A.W.B. is completely off the wall
Perhaps W.H. are planning a rest home to get players back on their feet ,then flog them off . In which case could l l recommend one or two early potential inmates .?
I do feel he would be a fine addition to the Andy Carroll wing of the treatment room
You feed us with stories of Pearl Divers and the way new talent is unearthed in the modern game, the use of Directors of Football or Technical Directors, whatever, and yet all the collective imagination on here ever comes up with are worn out old hacks with extensive injury problems and Potters Brighton leftovers. How about some of these products of the modern game actually put their reputations on the line and identify genuine targets? If West Ham are serious about future success, they need to set their sights higher than 30+ crocks and managers “comfort zone” choices.
Avoid at all costs
No more broken old donkeys . Abraham is viewed as a complete flop in an inferior league and so no thanks . Roma needs a desperate sucker to dump Abraham on and it can’t be Westham again .
If Ferguson does well and avoids injuries, we should look into extending the loan for another 13 months with an option to buy. Brighton already have 3 other strikers on their books and assuming no one is willing to splash cash for Ferguson in the summer this could be a great way to focus our spend. It will also depend on the future of Joao Pedro of course
Remind me again, why not Delap?
A most definite NO.
If he’s the solution, Christ knows what the question was.
File him under ‘old news never to be repeated on the site’ together with Rashford, Wison, Macguire, Lingard et al.