Chelsea are open to cashing in on Armando Broja as Todd Boehly begins to consider AC Milan's interest, according to a report from Italy. The 21-year-old striker was heavily linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge in the summer after having impressed at Southampton while on loan.
football.london understand that West Ham showed strong interest in Broja in the summer, along with Everton too. It's also believed that clubs in Europe are keeping tabs on the Albania international too.
Broja, who recently penned a new deal at Stamford Bridge which keeps him at the club until 2028, has started just once for the Blues this season, directly contributing towards one goal. He's impressed in cameo displays off the bench, reportedly courting the interest of AC Milan.
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According to Calcio Mercato, AC Milan are eager to secure the Albania striker's services. The report states that Chelsea are beginning to consider the Rossoneri's talks and are said to have set an asking price of €35million (£30m).
Calcio Mercato add that Milan transfer chief Frederic Massara has been in contact with Broja's representatives on a number of occasions in recent weeks. It's believed that the Italian giants and the Blues have discussed the striker's future.
Milan head coach Stefano Pioli is reportedly drawn towards the Cobham graduate's combination of great technical ability and powerful physical qualities, fitting the bill of what he desires from a striker. The Serie A champions have enjoyed great success lately, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Olivier Giroud and Rafael Leao leading the line.
Should the report from Italy be believed, Chelsea's willingness to sell Broja comes as Potter looks to sign a new striker in January. The new Blues boss will want to further implement his philosophy at Stamford Bridge with a few new faces.
According to French outlet Jeunes Footeux, former Arsenal target Jonathan David has been shortlisted and is being considered as an heir Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Lille striker, who sees his deal at Stade Pierre-Mauroy expire in 2025, has featured 12 times for Paulo Fonseca's side in Ligue 1 this season, directly contributing towards 12 goals.
His impressive displays once courted the interest of Mikel Arteta before the Gunners opted to sign Gabriel Jesus instead.
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