Napoli are “interested in signing Chelsea striker Armando Broja” as West Ham, Everton and Newcastle all showed interest following his impressive loan spell at Southampton as they pushed for the Albanian to be part of the Kalidou Koulibaly deal
- Napoli are reportedly interested in a deal for Chelsea youngster Armando Broja
- The Serie A team was keen for Broja to be part of the Kalidou Koulibaly transfer
- West Ham, Everton and Newcastle are also interested in the Albanian striker
Napoli are said to be interested Chelsea Forward Armando Broja as they pushed for the youngster to be part of the deal for defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
The 21-year-old is a sought-after man west ham, everton and Newcastle, all keen to sign him at following his impressive loan spell southampton last season.
Broja’s suitors have expressed their interest in signing, and talks have opened up between the Albanian frontman’s camp and new co-owner Todd Boehly.
Napoli have reportedly contacted Chelsea about striker Armando Broja (pictured)
However, Blues manager Thomas Tuchel is keen to take charge of Broja in the pre-season before deciding what is best for the club and the young forward.
Despite this, speculation continues and now it is reported that Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis is a big fan of Broja and, according to Il, has been with Chelsea during negotiations over the £34m (€40m) sale of Koulibaly over his Status has spoken Mattino-Zeitung via Soccer Italy.
The same reports suggest that the Serie A side are now looking into a possible loan deal for Broja after failing to include him in the Koulibaly deal.
Napoli spoke to Chelsea about their status during the negotiations for the £34m deal with Kalidou Koulibaly
The Blues have signed Raheem Sterling from Manchester City following the departure of Romelu Lukaku on loan to Inter Milan, but with other striker options Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic, Tuchel has no recognized centre-forward available.
He might want to keep Broja up front as another option with a long season on four fronts in store.
The Albania international has only played once for Chelsea in the first-team but is currently at the club until 2026, having signed a new long-term deal last summer before going on loan to St Mary’s.
Albania international Broja is currently with the Blues on their pre-season tour of the United States
Broja scored six goals for the Saints in the Premier League and was a star player in a side that narrowly avoided relegation.
He is currently touring with the Blues on their pre-season tour of the US as part of this week’s training camp in LA.
The Blues then travel to Las Vegas for their first friendly against Club America on Saturday.
They then meet Charlotte FC on Wednesday and Arsenal in Florida on Saturday 23 July.
