According to a report from Mirror, Chelsea have yet to kick off their January recruitment, with potential emphasis on player departures rather than arrivals this month. The West London club are open to selling Armando Broja in the current transfer window, with Wolves, Fulham, and West Ham United expressing interest in the 22-year-old. However, the Blues will only part ways with the Albanian international if they receive a compelling offer.
Broja’s Recent Performances At Stamford Bridge
Despite enduring several periods of absence due to injuries, Broja has made a notable impact in the final third for the West London club. The Slough-born talent has contributed with two goals and one assist in 17 appearances for Chelsea this season across various competitions.
While often coming off the bench, the 22-year-old has showcased his effectiveness by averaging 1.0 shots and 1.0 dribbles per game in Premier League matches. Additionally, he has exhibited careful distribution in the opponent’s half, boasting an impressive pass success rate of 89.2% in league football, as per stats from whoscored.
With his current contract at Stamford Bridge set to expire in the summer of 2028, potential suitors will need to present a compelling offer if they aim to secure Broja’s signature in the January transfer window.
Will Pochettino Sanction His Exit From Chelsea?
Broja excels at carving out space for himself and possesses the ability to strike the ball powerfully from various distances. He showcases a dynamic dribbling style, contributing to the creation of meaningful opportunities for teammates in the attacking third. Importantly, Broja’s future is not contingent on Chelsea securing a new striker before the transfer window closes, and the imminent return of Christopher Nkunku from injury adds further depth to the team.
“After the former Southampton loanee, Broja, scored a goal in their 4-0 FA Cup victory over Preston, Mauricio Pochettino praised him as “one of the most promising young strikers in England and Europe.” Nevertheless, Pochettino currently has no plans for the young striker. Being surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge while the West London club actively seek a striker to support Nicolas Jackson, indicating a substantial reduction in Broja’s playing time at Chelsea. Consequently, the most viable option for the Albanian forward is to secure regular game time elsewhere, prompting Pochettino to actively pursue offers for him.
