Ben Jacobs issues fresh Chelsea stance on West Ham United-linked Armando Broja
Chelsea want to sell Armando Broja permanently, with West Ham United having an “historical interest” in the player, according to Ben Jacobs.
The CBS journalist has reported that Fulham and Wolves are also keen on a deal for the striker, who could leave before the deadline on February 1.
The 22-year-old Albania international has made 19 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea this season, scoring two goals.
“Armando Broja has concrete interest from Fulham and Wolves, who would prefer some kind of loan deal with an option or potentially an obligation at the right price,” Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT (28 January).
“Chelsea’s perspective is that they would ideally like, for the right number, to consider a permanent sale. So loan with obligation or just an upfront transfer.
“And there’s enough interest in Broja because along with Wolves and Fulham, you’ve got West Ham, who have held a historical interest.
“They made a £33m offer in the previous window, and even Aston Villa could potentially be one to watch, amid links to Jhon Duran. Chelsea were even considering him as one option, although they didn’t make an approach.”
London switch?
Broja has been heavily linked with a Stamford Bridge exit in recent weeks, although so far the striker has remained with the Blues.
That could, of course, all change in the final days of the January transfer window, with plenty of clubs seemingly showing an interest in the young striker.
He may not even have to move very far this month, with potential moves within London on the cards amid the interest from both Fulham and West Ham.
But whether or not Chelsea would want to lose a player to those clubs remains to be seen, with Fulham their West London rivals and West Ham just a few points ahead of them in the league table.
That could open the door for the likes of Wolves and Aston Villa, although time really is running out for any club to complete a deal, with this one likely to be complicated given the stance Chelsea are taking.
In other West Ham news, bids have been made for a South American Hammers player, with a last-gasp January exit on the cards.
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