WEST HAM are preparing to launch an offer to land Tammy Abraham after his brutal Chelsea snub, according to reports.
Boss Thomas Tuchel axed the striker in the 0-0 draw with Manchester United and the German said after ‘he is struggling with my decision.’
West Ham are ready to make their move for Tammy AbrahamCredit: Reuters
England star Abraham was also subbed in the last two Premier League matches.
The 23-year-old’s future at Stamford Bridge is now up in the air with just over two years left on his contract at Chelsea.
Several clubs in the top flight and across Europe are now closely monitoring his situation.
But the Star write how the Hammers are preparing to steal a march ahead of their rivals.
Boss David Moyes is desperate to land a new striker after Sebastien Haller’s January departure left them threadbare in attack.
Michail Antonio remains the club’s only natural forward but he has struggled with reoccurring injuries throughout the season.
Abraham, who has six league goals to his name this season, is unlikely to be allowed to leave on the cheap.
Tuchel admitted Abraham must do more to earn his place back in the side between now and the end of the season.
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He said: “At the moment he is only struggling with my decision, because we have a strong squad. It’s the way it is.
“We have only Thiago Silva injured so we have to make hard decisions.
“Tammy has to do exactly what he does, train well, be in a good mood and accept he is a striker for Chelsea so the competition is at the highest level in Europe.
“When you are a player for Chelsea there are hard decisions.
“I am happy to take them because it means everybody is on board and this is what you sign up for.
“These moments arrive and there is no answer other than to accept it and be there from tomorrow to fight for a place.”
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