Kelechi Iheanacho has emerged as Roma‘s new target, if they fail to sign Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham.
Abraham is considering his future at Stamford Bridge, after the Serie A side agreed a £34m deal to sign the striker.
The 23-year-old has asked for time to consider the offer from the Italian club, who are managed by former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
However, should Roma turn their attention to Iheanacho, any move is likely to command a large fee as the player signed a new three-year Leicester City contract in April.
Fellow Serie A side Atalanta and Arsenal are also interested in Abraham, but Chelsea’s preference is to sell him to a foreign club, making a move to their London rivals less likely.
A source close to the negotiations has told Sky Sports News there is a determination from Roma to conclude a deal and talks are ongoing.
Abraham fell out of favour at Chelsea midway through last season as Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as head coach and was left out of the squad for May’s Champions League final, despite being fully fit.