Chelsea have been urged to re-sign Tammy Abraham at the end of the season by former striker Chris Sutton. The Cobham graduate was sold to AS Roma by Thomas Tuchel in the summer of 2021 but has been linked with a return to the Premier League.
Abraham was one of Europe's highest scorers last season with 27 goals to help Jose Mourinho's side with the UEFA Conference League. However, this term has been more of a struggle with the England international scoring only seven times in 38 games.
The striker was allowed to leave the Stamford Bridge outfit after Romelu Lukaku arrived for a then-club record transfer of £97.5million from Inter Milan. Unfortunately for Chelsea, Lukaku's move has not gone to plan.
READ MORE: Arsenal leapfrog Chelsea in Declan Rice transfer race as Todd Boehly inflates price tag
Following the summer arrivals of Paulo Dybala and Andrea Belotti at the Stadio Olimpico, Abraham has been linked with a move away - with a possible return to England on the cards. Previous reports have claimed the Blues retain a strong interest in Abraham and could look to activate the £70.8m buy-back clause that becomes active in the summer.
Graham Potter's side have lacked a serious threat in the No.9 position this season and Todd Boehly has been urged to hand Abraham a return to west London at the end of the season.
"Tammy Abraham is an out and out No.9 and Chelsea decided to let him go," Sutton told Betting Sites. "That was a bit of a strange one, but of course they expected Lukaku to come in and have a stormer which he didn't do.
"Buying Tammy back is one of those that I could see happening. I think he's done pretty well at Roma. The criticism of Chelsea is that while they have lots of creative players, they don't actually have somebody to stick the ball in the net. So I actually think £68m would be a smart piece of business to bring Tammy Abraham back to Chelsea.”
After progressing through the Chelsea academy - impressing in loan spells with Bristol City and Aston Villa - Abraham scored 30 goals in 82 appearances for his boyhood club between 2019 and 2021. The England international was part of the team that lifted the Champions League prior to his exit.
Bringing Abraham back to Cobham could be a serious consideration for Chelsea. However, they are not alone, with Manchester United also being named as a potential suitor.
READ NEXT:
Every 'leaked' Chelsea 2023/24 kit as jaw-dropping images emerge with Graham Potter hint
Graham Potter sacked, Champions League winners: Pundits predict Chelsea end of season outcome
Chelsea owners Clearlake Capital make mega $4bn takeover move
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly given three ways to avoid FFP disaster amid Champions League fear
'Beautiful' new 2023/24 Chelsea home kit design emerges with Champions League prediction made
