Amina UmarEverton FC is pushing to complete a £30 million deal for Chelsea striker Armando Broja, according to reports. The 22-year-old Albanian international has struggled for game time at Chelsea, returning from a long-term knee injury suffered in a game against Aston Villa during the break for the 2022 World Cup.Broja had limited opportunities under Mauricio Pochettino in the first half of the season and was sent on loan to Fulham to get more game time and boost his transfer value. However, the loan spell didn’t work out as planned, with Broja playing just 80 minutes during his time at Craven Cottage.Despite his limited game time, Broja has attracted interest from several clubs, including Wolves, Monaco, Bologna, and AC Milan.
However, Everton is leading the race to sign the striker, with the club in daily contact with Chelsea to discuss a £30 million package.Journalist Ben Jacobs revealed the news on (link unavailable), saying: “Exclusive: Everton are pushing to sign Armando Broja. Club in daily contact with Chelsea with a £30m package discussed, #EFC hoping for a quick breakthrough.”Broja’s departure from Chelsea is expected, with the Blues open to selling him in January but finding no takers at their ambitious asking price of £50 million.
The striker has admitted in a recent interview with The Athletic that he thought he would feature more regularly with Nicolas Jackson away at the Africa Cup of Nations, but that wasn’t the case.Chelsea is looking to bring in a new striker, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez linked with a move to Stamford Bridge. Meanwhile, Broja’s potential departure is part of a larger exodus at Chelsea, with Ian Maatsen, Romelu Lukaku, Trevoh Chalobah, Conor Gallagher, and Kepa Arrizabalaga all linked with moves away from the club.The potential deal for Broja highlights Everton’s ambition to strengthen their squad this summer, with the club looking to build on their survival in the Premier League last season.
The Toffees have been linked with several signings, including Wilfred Ndidi and Yankuba Minteh, as they look to bolster their midfield and attack.In conclusion, Everton’s pursuit of Armando Broja is a significant development in the transfer market. The striker’s potential signing would represent a coup for the Toffees, who are looking to improve their attacking options. With Chelsea open to selling Broja, a deal could be completed quickly, and the Albanian international could be the first of several signings for Everton this summer.
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