Tammy Abraham ‘happy’ at Roma and relaxed over transfer rumours

Tammy Abraham vowed to ignore the rumours linking him with a return to England – but admitted he has heard them all.

The striker joined Roma for £34million from Chelsea last summer and has scored 26 goals for club and country this term.

He is the highest-scoring Englishman across Europe’s top five divisions, while no-one has ever scored more in their debut season for Roma.

Arsenal have been linked with a move to tempt him back to London after just a year in Italy but, ahead of Thursday’s Europa Conference League semi-final first leg at Leicester, Abraham remains relaxed.

He said: “I’m happy playing my football. You hear the little rumours here and there but clearly I’m doing the right thing. I give credit to my team-mates, the staff and manager.

“I was born and raised in England, of course there are many rumours here and there that there are clubs interested but I’m clearly doing something right at Roma if people are interested.

“I have to stay focused, keep doing my thing and I’m happy playing my football.”

Abraham has scored 15 Serie A goals to help fire Roma to fifth and credits boss Jose Mourinho for his form.

The England forward left Stamford Bridge having netted 12 times in 34 appearances last season but failed to convince boss Thomas Tuchel.

“To do what I’m doing now for a great club like Roma, I can’t really describe the feeling,” said the 24-year-old.

“Coming off the back of a difficult season at Chelsea where I wasn’t really playing games to coming here and shining again, it’s like a dream come true.

“I’ve always been a player who never lacks confidence. From a young kid I’ve always scored goals and wanted to win. Even when I score in training I celebrate like it’s a match.

“It was all about being in the right