Everton are pushing to end Armando Broja’s contract with the club in daily contact with Chelsea according to reports.
Broja endured a difficult campaign last season, and having had limited opportunities in the first half of the season at Stamford Bridge, joined Fulham on loan in January.
The Albanian didn’t fare much better at Craven Cottage and made eight appearances totaling just 80 minutes.
Everton are close to a deal for Broja
The 22-year-old returned to action for Chelsea in September following a long lay-off with a serious knee injury during the 2022 World Cup break in Qatar.
In his first start since returning from injury he scored against Fulham, but chances were few and far between against Albania during the first half of the season.
Chelsea were open to selling the striker in January but there were no takers for their £50m asking price and he instead joined Fulham on loan in a bid to increase his value.
The loan didn’t have the desired effect Broja rarely had with Fulham, but it is clear that his Chelsea career is over.
Wolves, Bologna, Monaco and AC Milan are all reportedly interested in the striker, who is believed to be worth £30m from Chelsea.
However, journalist Ben Jacobs has taken to X.com to reveal that Everton are close to agreeing a £30m deal for Broja.
Exclusive: Everton target Armando Broja. The club is in daily contact with Chelsea over a £30m package that has been discussed. #EFC hope to come soon.?? pic.twitter.com/uM230f12Q8
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 9, 2024
He said: “Exclusive: Everton target Armando Broja.
“The club is in daily contact with Chelsea over a £30m package that has been discussed, #EFC hoping that we will succeed soon.”
Everton currently have Beto and Dominic Calvert-Lewin as their forward options and Sean Dyche is clearly looking for more firepower ahead of the new season.
Calvert-Lewin has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park, and if a deal goes through Broja could be in line for regular game time.
