Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Newcastle United-linked striker Armando Broja has a 'huge chance' to make an impact at Stamford Bridge this season. The Albanian, who spent last season on loan at Southampton, has been linked with a move to Newcastle this summer. It's no secret that Eddie Howe is looking to add attacking players to his squad with the transfer deadline looming.
The 20-year-old isn't the only Chelsea star linked with a move to Newcastle, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Conor Gallagher also reportedly two players the Magpies are looking at.
Broja is currently the only natural number nine in Chelsea's squad, and he has featured in both of the Blues' opening two Premier League fixtures, although he will miss their trip to Leeds with a minor knock.
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Chelsea have reportedly submitted a bid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and if the Blues do sign the Barcelona striker, then Broja could be allowed to leave the club on loan.
When asked if Broja could be Chelsea's number nine this season, Tuchel replied: “Yes and no. We know enough about him but it’s one thing to perform on a loan and another to perform within a club like Chelsea. This is the next step. While he is doing the next steps, he was injured in pre-season and is injured again.
"This does not help his own ambitions and does not help us, of course, in having a clear view on what he can give us. But given the size of the squad at the moment it is a huge chance for Armando to have an impact at Chelsea.
"I understand this is his clear ambition, his clear goal to make his step here. It's on him, he gets full support, he has our trust and full support. Unfortunately, now he is injured again in such a short period of time and held back for this reason."
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