Chelsea have received a boost with in-demand forward Armando Broja joining up with the first-team squad for their pre-season training camp in Los Angeles, football.london understands.
Broja wasn't part of the 29-man group that flew out to the United States on Saturday lunchtime, although that is not believed to have been linked with the growing interest in the 20-year-old's services in the current transfer window.
West Ham United are understood to be leading the chase for the academy graduate, but a host of clubs across Europe are keeping tabs on his future at Stamford Bridge.
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The Albania international spent last season on loan at Premier League side Southampton and enjoyed a strong run of form between November and February during which he scored four goals in nine top-flight games. Broja ended the campaign having found the net nine times in all competitions for the Saints.
That has resulted in a number of clubs registering their interest in Broja this summer – and the forward is unlikely to depart Chelsea on loan once more with clubs, including Everton and Napoli, ready to offer the boyhood Blues fan a prominent role in their side and a permanent home.
Broja isn't the only arrival with Raheem Sterling also touching down in Los Angeles ahead of his £50million move from Manchester City being confirmed.
The England international will be the first signing for the men's side under Todd Boehly and will add a guaranteed goal threat to Thomas Tuchel's side in addition to his Premier League title-winning experience.
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