Armando Broja, a Chelsea striker, has ‘two Premier League clubs interested in signing him in January.
Chelsea striker Armando Broja remains a target for the Premier League, with at least two clubs keeping an eye on him this summer. Chelsea’s transfer policy has been revealed since Graham Potter took control in September, with suitors lining up in case he becomes available in January.
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In the summer, Broja was heavily connected with a move away from Chelsea, with West Ham United putting in a bid of more than £30 million for his services. When Romelu Lukaku’s two-year loan to Inter Milan ended, Thomas Tuchel was certain that the 21-year-old would remain in his side.
Broja’s future at Stamford Bridge was called into question after Potter took over as manager just a few weeks into the new season. He’s been linked with a loan move to return to the game time he got at Southampton last season, and he’s piqued the interest of several clubs.
Everton and Newcastle United, according to CBS Sports, are keeping a watch on Broja’s situation in case he becomes available for a loan, even if there is no option to buy. Whether or when Chelsea strengthens their attack in January, Potter is giving the Albanian forward minutes and has no plans to let him go.
Broja has started all but one of Chelsea’s last six Premier League games, as well as all but one of their Champions League Group E fixtures. With the Blues all recognized as group champions and thus seeded for the last-16 draw, he might start the season finale on Wednesday against Dinamo Zagreb.
His only goal this season came in Chelsea’s 3-0 Premier League win against Wolves in October, but he has only started one game in all competitions and will be looking to make an impression right away. Regular minutes in Potter’s lineup are difficult to come by, as he is third-choice behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Kai Havertz.
If Chelsea buys another striker in the middle of the season, Broja’s chances of playing an important role will grow even more bleak. Everton and Newcastle’s chances of acquiring his services may be dependent on his decision to stay and compete for a starting berth under Potter or to profit from regular playing elsewhere.
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Potter will want to keep his squad as strong as possible to replicate Tuchel’s incredible success after taking over in 2020/21. However, the Blues sit sixth in the league after a poor run of results, and their goal for the ex-Brighton and Hove Albion manager’s first full season will be to maintain their Champions League status.
