Napoli are ‘interested in signing Chelsea striker Armando Broja’ amid interest from West Ham, Everton and Newcastle following his impressive loan spell at Southampton when they insisted the Albanian would be part of the Kalidou Koulibaly deal
Napoli reportedly interested in a deal for Chelsea youngster Armando Broja
The Serie A outfit wanted Broja to be part of the Kalidou Koulibaly transfer
West Ham, Everton and Newcastle are also all interested in the Albanian attacker
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Napoli are reportedly interested in Chelsea striker Armando Broja as they insisted the youngster would be part of the deal for defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
The 21-year-old is a man in demand at West Ham, Everton and Newcastle who are all interested in signing him after his impressive loan spell at Southampton last season.
Broja’s suitors have expressed their interest in signing him, and talks have been held between the Albanian frontman’s camp and new co-owner Todd Boehly.
Napoli reportedly contacted Chelsea about striker Armando Broja (pictured)
However, Blues manager Thomas Tuchel is keen to rule Broja in pre-season before a decision is made on what’s best for the club and the young striker.
Despite this, speculation continues, and it is now reported that Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is a big fan of Broja and spoke to Chelsea about his status during the negotiations over the £34m (€40m) sale of Koulibaly, according to according to Il Mattino newspaper via Football Italy.
The same reports suggest that the Serie A outfit is now looking for a potential loan for Broja after they were unable to get him into the Koulibaly deal.
Napoli spoke to Chelsea about his status during negotiations over a £34m Kalidou Koulibaly deal
Following the departure of Romelu Lukaku on loan to Inter Milan, the Blues have taken over Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, but with Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic among other attackers, Tuchel has no recognized striker at his disposal. .
He may want to keep Broja close as another attacking option, with a long season, which must battle on four fronts.
The Albanian international has made only one first-team appearance for Chelsea but is currently under contract with the club until 2026, having signed a new long-term contract last summer before being loaned out to St Mary’s.
Albanian international Broja is currently off with the Blues on their pre-season USA tour
Broja scored six goals in the Premier League for the Saints and was a star player in a side that narrowly managed to avoid relegation.
He is currently away with the Blues on their pre-season tour in the US as part of training camp in LA this week.
The Blues then head to Las Vegas on Saturday for their first friendly against Club America.
They will then face Charlotte FC on Wednesday and Arsenal in Florida on Saturday, July 23.