Roma step up Abraham pursuit

Roma’s general manager Tiago Pinto arrived in London on Wednesday in an attempt to complete the signing of Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, who is on the bench for tonight's Super Cup match.

Reports have suggested that the Serie A club, whose manager is former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, have already agreed a deal with the Champions League holders, although BBC Sport has not been able to confirm that.

But Roma are set for further talks with a view to signing 23-year-old England international Abraham, who has two years left on his contract and is still considering his next move.

Arsenal are also interested in signing Abraham, who was Chelsea’s joint top goalscorer in all competitions last season.

Abraham was rarely used after Blues boss Thomas Tuchel took over midway through last term and with Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku set to return to Stamford Bridge, playing chances could be further limited.