Turkish giants Besiktas on Tuesday said they were entering talks to sign English striker Tammy Abraham who is currently under contract with Serie A side AS Roma. 

“Negotiations have begun with the player and his club AS Roma SPA regarding the transfer of professional football player Kevin Oghenetega Tamaraebi Bakumo-Abraham,” the Istanbul club said in a statement using his full name. 

The 27-year-old currently has a year left of his contract with the Italian club.

Italian media reports said the talks were about a loan. 

“Hello Black Eagles, I’m coming for you, see you at the airport,” Abraham said in a video on board the club’s private plane that was posted on its Instagram account. 

He was expected to arrive in Turkey’s largest city later on Tuesday. 

Abraham signed for Serie A club AS Roma in August 2021 on a five-year contract after a move from Premier League club Chelsea for a fee of 41 million euros (£35 million, $48 million) and was an integral member of the side that won the 2022 Europa Conference League trophy. 

The former England international recently concluded a stint on loan with Roma’s rivals AC Milan for the 2024-25 season, scoring 10 goals in all competitions. 

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