Reports out of Italy have suggested that Chelsea striker Armando Broja may be targeted by a leading Serie A club.
The Albanian has finally broken into the first team at Stamford Bridge, having come through the ranks at Cobham, after productive back-to-back seasons on loan at Vitesse Arnhem and Southampton which saw the 21-year-old starlet score 16 times in the Eredivisie and Premier League.
The Albania international has made six substitute appearances so far this term, but under new manager Graham Potter, he could be handed a starting berth. The Sun journalist Alan Nixon has claimed that the marksman has been catching the eye of the 47-year-old, which may point to a more prominent role in the new regime at Chelsea.
However, Broja’s future could lie elsewhere, judging by a report from Calciomercato.
Milan have eyes on Broja
The Italian outlet reported that Serie A champions AC Milan will seek a new number nine next summer. ‘Young prospective profiles’ are expected to be targeted, with Broja among those to be ‘evaluated’.
The same source suggests that, although the 15-cap Albania ace isn’t a ‘goal machine’, his ‘technical qualities and physical structure’ is a ‘profile that fits perfectly with Milan’s football philosophy’.
It is added that, although there is nothing more than a ‘simple interest’ at present, it ‘cannot be ruled out’ that it could become ‘something more’. Relations with Chelsea are thought to be ‘excellent’, and despite the academy product’s recent contract renewal until 2028, a deal ‘remains transferable’.
Could depend on game-time under Potter
Given that West Ham, Everton and Newcastle all showed an interest in the 6 foot 4 forward over the summer, it appears that he won’t be short of suitors if he wishes to leave west London.
However, a regular role in the team may encourage the €50m-rated (£43m) powerhouse to remain at Stamford Bridge, so it will be interesting to see how big of a part he plays under the management of Potter over the next few months.
