AC Milan are facing some big decisions in the coming months, and one of them concerns what to do with Tammy Abraham, who is on loan from Roma.
Alvaro Morata was supposed to be the leader of the attacking department but disappointed expectations and was sold to Galatasaray after just six months. Milan then focused on Santiago Gimenez as the new first striker, but the Mexican is going through a difficult period.
As the second or sometimes third wheel, Abraham has quietly been able to make the most of the minutes that he has had at his disposal, scoring eight goals across all competitions. If you think you know when his next one will come, check out football betting.
During the international break, Sergio Conceicao will have the opportunity to work with Abraham at Milanello while Gimenez will be busy with Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League. This could be another assist for the Englishman, who hopes to start against Napoli in the next league game.
If the former Chelsea were to offer some decisive contributions between now and June, perhaps also helping the team finish in a European place and lift the Coppa Italia, Milan could consider the idea of signing him permanently.
However, there are some obstacles to overcome. Firstly, Roma want to include Alexis Saelemaekers in an exchange – who is doing well in the capital – but Milan have raised the asking price of the Belgian winger which risks souring the negotiations.
The second crucial issue is the salary of the English striker: he currently earns €6m net per season, a figure that the Rossoneri consider excessive. Only in the event of a reduction in salary, the club could consider purchasing him permanently.
If Milan decide not to try and sign him permanently, then it seems like a future in England awaits for Abraham given that his bridge with Roma seems to have been burned.
After scoring a brace against them in the Coppa Italia he was booed off, and he responded after the game: “The boos from the Roma fans hurt me, because everyone knows what Roma meant to me. I didn’t celebrate when I scored. But that’s okay, that’s football.”
Where exactly Tammy might go remains to be seen, though there is talk of a mid-table side like West Ham United. Everything will depend on the choices of the management and the new sporting director, who will have the task of deciding whether to invest or not.
