Former Roma director Walter Sabatini insists Tammy Abraham needs time to settle in Italy.

Abraham is currently struggling, along with Roma, as they hit a form slump.

Sabatini admits he tried to sign the former Chelsea striker for Sampdoria.

“I did try to bring Abraham to Sampdoria when he was still in the Chelsea youth academy, because you could tell he was a superior player. However, Samp were not a draw for him or Chelsea," said Sabatini.

“He hasn't scored many goals so far, but he has enormous potential and just needs time."