Everton are reportedly strong contenders to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja, who is valued at around £35million. The Albania international has struggled to establish himself at Stamford Bridge, spending the second half of last season on loan at Fulham. Despite signing a long-term contract in 2022, Broja is likely to be one of the fringe players sold by Chelsea this summer to raise funds.
Everton’s interest in Broja comes as they prepare for the potential departure of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, whose future at Goodison Park is uncertain. The Toffees have already signed Portuguese forward Beto and are close to securing the signature of Iliman Ndiaye, but Broja’s arrival would provide additional depth in the forward areas.
Broja’s stats for Chelsea and Fulham in the 2023/24 season show he made 27 appearances, scoring two goals and providing one assist, with a total of 793 minutes played. While he has struggled to nail down a starting spot at Chelsea, Broja’s potential and versatility make him an attractive option for Everton.
However, Everton face competition from other clubs, including Wolverhampton Wanderers, AC Milan, and Bologna, who are also interested in signing Broja. The young striker’s future is uncertain, but it is clear that he will not be short of options this summer.
In other news, Everton’s pursuit of Hull City winger Jaden Philogene has been dealt a blow, with Barcelona submitting an official offer to sign the 22-year-old. Philogene is also wanted by the Toffees, but Barcelona’s interest may prove too strong to resist.
Meanwhile, Fulham are exploring a summer deal for Manchester United’s Scott McTominay, while Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement in principle to sign Leeds United teenager Archie Gray. Liverpool are also interested in Lille central defender Leny Yoro, but have yet to make a move.
In Euro 2024 news, Slovakia’s manager has accused England of time-wasting during their last-16 meeting in Gelsenkirchen. England won the match 2-1 to progress to the quarterfinals.
In other transfer news, Manchester United are trying to hijack Michael Olise’s move to Bayern Munich, while Leeds United are set to sign Joe Rodon from Tottenham Hotspur.