Tammy Abraham breaks silence as his stance on Leeds United move becomes clearer
With regular starts proving elusive at AC Milan, and his future at parent club Roma uncertain, Leeds United’s interest in Tammy Abraham has emerged during a crossroads in the striker’s career.
Is there a route for him to return to the Stadio Olimpico?
Much will depend on what Roma’s next head coach thinks – Claudio Ranieri’s short-term contract is due to expire in the summer – while the Giallorossi spent heavily bringing Tammy Abraham’s replacement, Artem Dovbyk, to the Italian capital last summer.
There is, meanwhile, no option to buy clause in Abraham’s Milan contract. Even if there were, the Rossoneri may be in no rush to snap up a striker who has largely underwhelmed so far. Tammy Abraham scored only twice in Serie A while started just nine league matches across 2024/25.
A potential return to English football with promotion-seeking Leeds United, then, could hold some appeal.
Tammy Abraham ‘living the dream’ as Leeds United eye AC Milan loanee
Leeds United News have been informed that Leeds are keeping tabs on Tammy Abraham’s situation over in Italy. The Championship table-toppers are on the lookout for a striker with Premier League experience.
Abraham scored twice as Chelsea beat Daniel Farke’s Norwich City outfit back in 2019. Two pretty impressive finishes as well. That being one of 89 English top-flight appearances for the London giants, Abraham is certainly not short of Premier League know-how.
Though, when speaking to CBS Sports Golazo, the former Aston Villa poacher does not sound like a man desperate to bring his Italian adventure to an end.
Quite the opposite, in fact.
“The first thing I said when I came here was that it was time to spread my wings and try something different,” explains Abraham, having recommended AC Milan to fellow England international Kyle Walker when the veteran full-back left Manchester City in the winter.
“Now, people are realising that there is more to it than just being in your comfort zone. What brings so many players from England to Serie A is that they are no longer afraid. People want to try something different. There is no better place than Italy to learn the culture and football.
“Life is good here, so it is definitely a great experience. When Walker called me, the answer was clear and obvious. I just told him how great this club is, how wonderful it is.
“I’m a winner, I want to win. I believe you only live once, so always enjoy your time, try to play with a smile on your face. I’m living my dream.”
Wilson Isidor and Josh Sargent amongst Leeds’ other strike targets
Leeds United News have heard that a return to familiar surroundings could yet tempt Abraham, four years after swapping Chelsea for Roma to the tune of £35 million.
Leeds are considering Nice ace Evann Guessand, too, alongside Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor and Josh Sargent of Norwich.
Abraham, having scored 21 goals in 37 First Division starts for Chelsea, is certainly the most proven and arguably the most low-risk of those striking options.
But with Milan, Roma and the player himself face big decisions in the weeks and months to come, this is a deal which may require a bit of patience and a lot of charm on behalf of Leeds United.
