Here is your Chelsea morning digest for Friday, April 29.
Napoli join Armando Broja race
Serie A club Napoli have joined the race to sign Chelsea youngster Armando Broja in the summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a successful loan spell at Southampton this season, scoring six goals and recording one assist in 21 Premier League starts.
His powerful finishing ability has led him to being linked with a move to London rivals Arsenal, however, it seems as though the Azzurri are also eyeing a possible transfer.
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Preferred bidder outcome
Raine Bank is set to name their preferred bidder for the takeover of Chelsea Football Club as soon as this week, according to the New York Times. It would put an end to a saga that has lasted almost two months.
Three consortia are left in the running, led by Todd Boehly; Sir Martin Broughton; and Steve Pagliuca. Once a preferred bidder is chosen, they will have a period of exclusivity, where they can look to progress the takeover forward.
Wages an issue in Chelsea sale
Coventry City are interested to securing the services of Cobham graduate Jake Clarke-Salter on a permanent basis, according to out sister site CoventryLive. The report claims that the Championship outfit want to upgrade the centre-back’s loan deal into a permanent one in the summer.
The 24-year-old has made 30 appearances for Coventry across all competitions this season. He reportedly sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire at the end of the season, though the west Londoners have an option for a further year.
