What next for Chelsea’s graduates?

Tammy Abraham (19-years-old)

Surprisingly overtaken Dominic Solanke in the race to become the first academy striker to break into the first-team – partly due to the latter’s contract dispute and mostly due to the former’s incredible form this season – Abraham’s loan move to Bristol City could not have gone any better, with 26 goals in 46 appearances so far this season.

The goals have been a fantastic bonus, but, for someone of Abraham’s age, the 46 appearances at the nitty-gritty end of the Championship will be of equal value.

Abraham already looks a level above the Championship, and is already showing Premier League quality, both with his on-the-ball composure and his clinical finishing. Many are calling for him to come back to Chelsea as a 3rd striker, but Abraham needs to keep this momentum going. The risk is following the Patrick Bamford route into the dark side of loan-hopping, but with a productive loan at a side that needs goals, Abraham could quickly propel himself up the ladder of English strikers.

Verdict – Premier League Loan (Best Suited – West Brom)