Milan turned down the opportunity to sign Tammy Abraham this summer, claim Italian reports, before he became a Chelsea sensation.

There had indeed been reports the striker was in talks for a move to Serie A following his impressive showing on loan with Aston Villa last season.

However, Tuttomercatoweb now maintain it was Milan who pulled the plug on the deal, considering Abraham too inexperienced at the top level.

He turns 22 next week and has this season scored seven goals in six Premier League games.

Milan turned down the opportunity to sign Tammy Abraham this summer, claim Italian reports, before he became a Chelsea sensation.

There had indeed been reports the striker was in talks for a move to Serie A following his impressive showing on loan with Aston Villa last season.

However, Tuttomercatoweb now maintain it was Milan who pulled the plug on the deal, considering Abraham too inexperienced at the top level.

He turns 22 next week and has this season scored seven goals in six Premier League games.

Abraham also earned two senior caps for England.

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