Roma are a step closer to signing Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham.

Jose Mourinho has been keen on bringing the 23-year-old to the Stadio Olimpico, though Abraham himself has not been fully convinced.

Arsenal have also been linked with Abraham as they look to bolster their attacking options.

La Repubblica says there has been a 'breakthrough' in discussions after Abraham spoke to Roma boss Mourinho.

It was previously reported that Roma had offered Abraham the No 9 shirt, regular playing time and a £4m salary.

It's now said that the club are willing to offer him a salary worth just over £5m in their efforts to get him ignore Arsenal's interest.

Director Tiago Pinto is in London after face-to-face negotiations with Abraham, who spoke to Roma manager Mourinho also over the phone.

Chelsea have already reportedly accepted Roma's offer of £34million for striker Abraham - but have included a buy-back clause as part of the deal.