West Ham may face further competition in any pursuit of Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham this summer.
Linked with the 23-year-old in order to bolster the attacking options at the London Stadium, the Hammers could struggle to meet the £40million demands for the Englishman.
However, according to a report from The Mirror, as cited by West Ham News & Views on Twitter, Aston Villa may instead pay the fee required.
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An outcast at Stamford Bridge, Abraham scored 12 goals and registered six assists in 32 appearances across all competitions.
Previously a loanee at Villa Park, the six-cap England man was once described as ‘unbelievable’ by Jack Grealish.
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Valued at £34.2million and under contract at Chelsea until 2023 (Transfermarkt), the mooted £40million demands are actually relatively reasonable.
Signing a striker certainly remains a priority at the London Stadium this summer for David Moyes and Abraham would fit the bill in numerous capacities.
Already an established Premier League performer with room to develop, the Englishman would provide cover and competition for Michail Antonio.
Albeit a huge expenditure, shelling out the asking price for years of potential service could remain a worthwhile venture.
