Champions League holders Real Madrid have made contact with Chelsea and enquired about signing talented striker Armando Broja.
football.london understands Broja is currently considering his future after West Ham had a £30million bid turned down by the Blues. Chelsea are reluctant to let the Albanian striker leave on a permanent deal, but would be open to another loan deal for the 2022/23 campaign to continue the 20-year-old's development.
Madrid have already signed Antonio Rudiger after the German defender's contract expired at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues signing Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli as a replacement. The La Liga champions are keen to sell a number of forwards this summer as Carlo Ancelotti looks to trim down his squad ahead of the new campaign, with Broja being one of the names on Madrid's shortlist of players to bring in.
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Real Madrid want to add a number of young strikers to their squad and the Spanish giants have made contact with Chelsea regarding a potential deal for Armando Broja, according to the Evening Standard. West Ham remain interested in the 20-year-old despite having a bid in the region of £30million rejected leading them to secure a move for Gianluca Scamacca.
Everton, Newcastle and several clubs from Italy are also interested in Broja's services next season after a successful season with Southampton. The Albania international scored nine goals in 38 appearances last term for the Saints, scoring in each domestic competition as well.
Broja is training with Tuchel's squad ahead of the Blues' pre-season friendly against Udinese this evening, but his future remains uncertain at Stamford Bridge with Real Madrid enquiring about his services. The 20-year-old has received a shirt number for the new campaign, along with Michy Batshuayi, whilst Billy Gilmour, Ethan Ampadu and Kenedy remain out of the picture, suggesting all three players could leave this summer.
football.london understands the Blues remain in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a deal for defender Presnel Kimpembe despite suffering setbacks in their pursuits of Jules Kounde, Matthijs de Ligt and Nathan Ake in recent weeks. Tuchel is prioritising another defensive addition before turning attentions back to adding another attacker to his squad.
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