West Ham have reportedly moved into the front row to sign Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham this summer.
The 23-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge under Thomas Tuchel and could seek regular first-team football.
Despite Irons boss, David Moyes previously claiming the £40million asking price would be beyond them, the speculation continues.
According to a report from Football Insider, as cited by West Ham News on Twitter, the Hammers have in fact moved to the head of the queue.
Twitter: West Ham ‘in pole position’ to complete Tammy Abraham transfer from Chelsea with Blues wanting £40m… https://t.co/A52K5vfTi7 (@_WEST_HAM_NEWS_)
The report claims the east London club lead the way ahead of Premier League rivals Aston Villa to the signing of Abraham.
Capped six times by England, the towering frontman was left out of the squad for Euro 2020 despite netting 12 goals last season due to a lack of game time.
READ WEST HAM VERDICT
Signing Abraham would truly be the ideal striking solution for the Hammers.
Adept both aerially and running in behind defences, the Englishman would offer Moyes the perfect blend of Sebastien Haller and Michail Antonio.
Albeit a former loanee at Villa Park, the Midlands club are relatively well-stocked upfront with Ollie Watkins unlikely to budge anytime soon.
Valued at £34.2million and under contract until 2023 in west London (Transfermarkt), the previously mooted £40million asking price is surprisingly reasonable.
