“Expect the Unexpected: Report Indicates Everton Could Outbid European Club for £25.7m Striker”
"Everton Could Edge Out AC Milan in Race for Roma Striker Tammy Abraham, Reports Gazzetta dello Sport"
According to a recent newspaper report (9 August, pg 27), Everton might attempt to outmaneuver AC Milan in the race to sign Tammy Abraham, potentially securing the striker from under their noses.
The report cautioned, “beware of surprises in the Premier League,” while also mentioning Leicester City as a possible contender for Abraham’s signature.
AS Roma is looking to offload two or three players this summer to fund a rebuild under Daniele De Rossi, with Abraham being one of the top names on the departure list.
The Serie A club is reportedly seeking £25.7 million for the 26-year-old striker, as per Gazzetta.
The key question is whether Everton can beat AC Milan to the signing of Tammy Abraham. Sean Dyche, Everton’s manager, has a clear transfer strategy this summer.
The club is focusing on players who have had challenging seasons in Europe, and Abraham fits this profile.
Abraham missed most of the previous season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, returning late in the campaign to score one goal and provide one assist in eight Serie A appearances.
After joining Roma from Chelsea in 2021, Abraham made an immediate impact by scoring 27 goals and contributing five assists in 53 games across all competitions.
However, his performance dipped in the following season, with only nine goals and seven assists in 54 appearances.
Everton might be in the market for another striker this summer due to the uncertain future of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and growing interest in Beto from Serie A.
Beto, a Portuguese forward who showed promise at Udinese, struggled in his first Premier League season, netting just three goals in 30 appearances, raising doubts about his ability to lead Everton’s attack.
Standing at 6ft 3in, Abraham appears to be an ideal fit for Dyche’s preferred striker profile. He has already demonstrated his aerial prowess at Chelsea and could become the target man Everton needs.
While the club had one of the best defensive records last season, they struggled to find the back of the net.
A move back to England could be the perfect opportunity for Abraham to revive his career and enhance his prospects for national team selection. If Abraham can replicate his early form from Chelsea and Roma, he could become a valuable asset for Everton.
