Rafa Benitez Reportedly in Talks With Young Chelsea Striker Over Loan Move to St James' Park
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is supposedly conducting talks with Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham about bringing the youngster to St. James' Park on loan next season.
According to the Sun, the Spaniard is willing to pay the Blues a rental fee to increase his chances of signing him, as well as cover his £25k-per-week wages.
BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 14: Nedum Onuoha of Queens Park Rangers is tackled by Tammy Abraham of Bristol City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers at Ashton Gate on April 14, 2017 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)
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The 19-year-old is hot property at the moment, after plundering 26 goals in the Championship for Bristol City last season, and is highly likely to be allowed to leave the London club on a temporary basis this summer, with Chelsea touted to swoop for Romelu Lukaku.
Unlike Antonio Conte, Benitez feels Abraham is ready for the Premier League, and wants to give him a chance to shine, as well as give his side some extra firepower.
Benitez may feel he stands a fair chance at signing Abraham, having managed Chelsea previously in 2012/2013 after taking over from Roberto Di Matteo on an interim basis.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea is challenged by Tosin Adarabioyo of Manchester City during the FA Youth Cup Final - Second Leg between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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Having joined to a hostile reception, the former Liverpool manager left the club on good terms after guiding them to victory in the Europa League and a third place finish in the Premier League.
The Magpies faithful will be hoping to see some smart business this summer, and avoid relegation back down to the Championship.
