Arsenal 'lining up £50m summer move for Tammy Abraham'

Arsenal are reportedly preparing to launch a £50m summer move for Roma forward Tammy Abraham.

The 24-year-old moved to Italy from Chelsea last summer and has enjoyed an impressive campaign for Jose Mourinho's side, scoring 24 goals and registering five assists in 46 appearances.

The Blues have a buy-back clause of €80m (£66.7m), although Thomas Tuchel's side cannot activate it until next summer, and there has recently been speculation that the England international could return to the Premier League this summer, with Manchester United said to be admirers.

However, according to the Daily Star, Arsenal are currently in pole position, with the Gunners lining up a £50m approach for the centre-forward in the upcoming market.

The report claims that a move for Abraham is likely to depend on whether the Gunners can secure a top-four spot in the Premier League table, which would bring Champions League football next term.

Abraham is believed to be settled in Italy but would be interested in a return to London during this summer's transfer window, while Roma are open to a big-money sale.

The Englishman, who has a contract with his Serie A club until June 2026, scored 30 times and registered 12 assists in 82 appearances for Chelsea before moving on.