Tammy Abraham is nearing a first-team return after eight months out with an ACL injury – with Roma striker wanted by Premier League and European clubs as he approaches the final two years of his contract

Tammy Abraham is close to returning from an eight month knee injury lay-off in news that will alert Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.

Mail Sport understands the Roma centre forward is close to making his long-awaited return from an anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered on the final day of last season.

Abraham has returned to training and is approaching full fitness with a view to playing in Serie A within a matter of weeks.

The 26-year-old enters the final two years of his current deal in the summer, a situation that a host of teams in England and Europe are acutely aware of.

Whether clubs are prepared to advance their interest in Abraham will largely depend on how he performs once he finally makes his playing return.

Whether Premier League clubs advance their interest will depend on the Roma forward’s form

But the fact a number of clubs are on the look out for a striker this summer makes Abraham an intriguing proposition.

His role under a new-look coaching team following the departure of Jose Mourinho, who brought Abraham to the Italian capital in 2021 for £34million, is also likely to be a factor in his future.

Daniele De Rossi, who replaced Mourinho, is the current head coach but has only signed a deal until the end of the season.

Abraham scored 27 goals for Roma in his first season at the club, helping the Italian side win the Europa Conference League.

The former Chelsea striker notched nine times under Mourinho last season – but is yet to make an appearance this season due to injury.

Daniele De Rossi has Roma in good form after replacing Jose Mourinho, but will he find space for Abraham?

Manchester United and former club Chelsea were both credited with an interest in Abraham last year before he suffered his serious knee…