Former Everton striker Kevin Campbell has stated that he admires Roma forward Tammy Abraham, but insists that a move to Goodison Park for the England international is ‘not happening’.
The ‘unbelievable’ 25-year-old has been linked with a move to the Toffees this summer, with Italian news outlet Gazzetta dello sport reporting last month that Everton were ‘at the front of the queue’ for the former Chelsea attacker.
However, despite the links, Kevin Campbell believes that Abraham may prefer a move to Aston Villa rather than Everton, having spent the 2018/19 season on loan at the Midlands club, who are also linked with a summer move for the forward.
Speaking with Goodison News, Campbell said: “I like him. I like him a lot. I think he’s a really good player.
But I can’t see it happening. Especially since he’s been at Villa, he knows that club. He was on loan there.
So I think that one is not happening.”
Unlikely Abraham move to Everton would be a coup, but would be contingent on PL survival
Indeed, Abraham would be a marquee signing for Sean Dyche’s side, but it feels like a deal that is unlikely to happen.
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However, Everton desperately need to invest in their forward line this summer, and Abraham would be the ideal replacement for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has managed just 12 Premier League games for the Blues this season.
The £15m Neal Maupay, who joined Everton last summer from Brighton & Hove Albion, has been a disappointment managing just one goal in 23 league games, while 22-year-old Ellis Simms is raw and inexperienced.
Abraham would be a signing to set pulses racing amongst Everton fans, but there will undoubtedly be countless clubs interested in the England forward.
Firstly, Everton must secure Premier League status or surely a move for the sought-after Roma player will be completely off the table.