Tammy Abraham wants to prove himself in the Premier League next season by scoring goals for Swansea City.
The Swans are very hopeful of completing a loan deal for the 19-year-old Chelsea striker who enjoyed a hugely impressive campaign with Bristol City in the Championship.
Chelsea and Swans manager Paul Clement – who previously worked with Abraham during his spell as a coach at Stamford Bridge – are in discussions over a deal for Abraham, who is currently at the UEFA Under-21 Championship with England.
Abraham had suggested his future would not be resolved until after the tournament but with England now hopeful of booking a place in Tuesday’s semi-finals, Swansea were keen to wrap up a deal as quickly as possible.
“[Last season] was more about focusing on myself and trying to build up myself,” he said. “The players at Chelsea are established in the Premier League and this was my first season. I was trying to build myself up and make a name for myself. After this season I need to take myself to the next level.
“That’s the type of person I am, I always want to do better. I always want to do more. So going into the new season my aim will be to top this one.”
Nothing has yet been finalised but Swansea seem well-placed to beat off interest from other clubs, including Newcastle and Brighton, for the youngster.
Abraham – whose parents moved from Nigeria to London before he was born – impressed during a spell in a struggling Bristol City side last season, scoring 23 league goals.
Abraham, who is poised to lead the line for England on Thursday against Poland in their final group stage match at the European Under-21 Championship, is keen to test himself in the Premier League.
His arrival is not believed to have any impact on the future of Swansea’s top scorer last season, Fernando Llorente, with Clement keen to retain the Spain international.
Abraham, whose contract at Stamford Bridge expires in 2019, is expected to be offered improved terms before departing the club for his second loan spell, with Chelsea keen to see how he progresses at a higher level.