West Ham United must end frustrating wait and move quickly for Armando Broja
West Ham must end their agonising wait and move quickly for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
The 20-year-old is set to hold further talks with Chelsea, as Everton, Newcastle and West Ham line up for his signature, according to The Daily Mail.
The newspaper reported on their website on 10 July that Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel could now look to the youngster as the man to solve his side’s striker woes after Romelu Lukaku joined Inter Milan on loan.
The Blues are expected to hold further talks regarding his next move with the Albanian striker.
He has already held two rounds of meetings with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, and the Blues are weighing up plans for him for the upcoming season.
While the player remains unsure what to do next, this frustrating wait is derailing the plans of David Moyes who needs to sign a striker this summer.
The Hammers have earmarked him as a potential option. They must make a formal move and let Chelsea decide.
Broja impressed heavily on loan at Southampton last season, where he netted six goals in 15 Premier League games. As a result, his value has risen up to £30m, and that’s the price the Hammers are probably ready to meet as well.
West Ham have already secured a big-money signing in the form of Nayef Aguerd, and Broja could be another marquee signing for them.
However, the Hammers can do little if Chelsea refuse to sell the young striker.
If Tuchel convinces the player to stay put and assures him that he will be given regular chances next season, then Broja is unlikely to leave.
He has not been scheduled to link up with Chelsea’s squad in the USA until next week, and it will allow time for all parties involved to have further discussions.
Moyes cannot rely on Michail Antonio once again to last the entire season. Broja would be a fantastic addition to the squad, and the club must put all their efforts to bring him to the London Stadium.