Chelsea look more than happy to offload one of their players before the transfer window closes.
Armando Broja has been linked to several Premier League clubs this month, and a report from The Athletic claims that Chelsea are actively trying to encourage teams to sign him.
While the Blues seem open to letting the striker go, they want big money for their academy graduate.
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea are demanding around £50m for Broja amid interest from the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham.
He has made 13 appearances in the Premier league this season, scoring once.
Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty ImagesChelsea want someone to sign Armando Broja this month
Chelsea have spent a lot of money in the last couple of transfer windows, so it makes sense that they are now trying to recoup some back.
It is, however, a little surprising that Broja is one individual who they are trying to use to bring in some revenue.
The Albania international only signed a new six-year deal in 2022 and is currently the team’s back-up striker behind Nicolas Jackson.
Jackson is at the Africa Cup of Nations right now, while Chelsea are yet to bring in a new centre-forward. Considering that, selling Broja does not sound like the wisest move.
If another No.9 is added to Mauricio Pochettino‘s squad, then it is a bit of a different story. But again, that has not happened yet and the transfer deadline is fast-approaching.
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen is a key target for the club, but he is not available during this window after signing a new contract. As a result, Chelsea now find themselves in a situation where they may not be able to strengthen up front, so why sell Broja and make the squad even weaker? Honestly, it does not make too much sense.