Everton have submitted paperwork to try and sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja, according to David Ornstein.
Chelsea have been trying to move Broja throughout the summer but have been unable to find a solution after he was loaned out to Ipswich with a £30m buyout obligation if the Tractor Boys remain relegated.
However, it is possible that the Blues have been offered an exit from Everton, who are likely to complete a deal for the Albanian striker.
Everton swoop for Broja
Broja endured a disappointing campaign with Albania at Euro 2024, but despite being surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge he continued on the pre-season tour of America, albeit with limited appearances.
With the Ipswich move falling through, the 22-year-old was expected to stay at Chelsea until at least January, but Ornstein reported that Broja could complete a late move to Everton.
He logged onto X.com and said:
EXCL: Everton submit paperwork to sign Armando Broja from Chelsea. #EFC agree loan + £30m to buy option. Ipswich Town out – #ITFC he refused to accept #CFC in terms of spelling 22yo set to spend injured. w/ @Paddy_Boyland @SJohnsonSport @TheAthleticFC.”
? EXCL: Everton have submitted paperwork to sign Armando Broja from Chelsea. #EFC agree loan + option to buy £30m. Ipswich Town out – #ITFC he refused to accept #CFC in terms of spelling 22yo set to spend injured. w/ @Paddy_Boyland @SJohnsonSport @TheAthleticFC
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 30, 2024
Ornstein added that Everton have been interested in Broja for a long time and have until 1am to complete a move for the striker after submitting the agreement paper before Friday's deadline.
Broja is expected to be sidelined until mid-October with a foot injury, which is part of the reason his loan spell at Portman Road fell through.
The striker suffered a serious ACL injury during the 2022 World Cup break and returned to action in September last year, but failed to make an impact for the Blues.
Chelsea tried to sell Broja in January, but he ended up joining Fulham on loan which turned out to be a disaster as he only played 80 minutes of football.
With Neal Maupay moving to Marseille it means that Everton now have space in their Broja squad and they will be hoping to complete the deal in time and strengthen their options going forward.
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