Rumor has it that Crystal Palace is trying to win the race for Chelsea forward Armando Broja.
Under Roy Hodgson, the Eagles have had a dismal run of play, winning just one of their previous 12 games across all competitions. As a result, Hodgson’s future is now uncertain, as potential successors to the current Palace manager include Steve Cooper and Julen Lopetegui.
The club’s fortunes might be improved with a change in the dugout, but Dougie Freedman and Steve Parish still have the January transfer window to bolster their roster.
This month, Selhurst Park has been connected to a new attacker. Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal has been the subject of an offer, while Jhon Cordoba of FC Krasnodar and Jack Clarke of Sunderland have also been mentioned as potential targets. According to a recent update, Broja seems to be another target.
Armando Broja transfer update
According to HITC, Crystal Palace have made contact with Chelsea by expressing their interest in a deal for Broja. The Eagles aren’t alone, though, as Fulham, West Ham and Wolves have also done the same.
The report adds that Chelsea are ready to part ways with the forward before the end of the January transfer window and want at least £35m for his services. Another way the Blues are open to doing business is a loan with an obligation to buy.
The 22-year-old has only scored three goals in all competitions since the beginning of the 2022/23 season but has been limited to starts at Stamford Bridge.
Broja has been praised in the past by former Chelsea and Everton manager Frank Lampard, who saw the forward up close during his time at Stamford Bridge.
“He’s a very nice, very good lad and a very talented young boy. ‘He came into us at the start of the Covid times, trained with us and showed the attributes that I think you’re seeing now in the Premier League at Southampton. He’s fast, strong, has a real eye for goal and he’s a very, very good young player so I’m very aware of his strengths in a Southampton team playing very well.”
Meanwhile, Football talent scout Jacek Kulig has also hailed Broja in the past, labelling his attributes back in 2022.
Therefore, securing the services of someone like Broja ahead of the likes of Fulham, Wst Ham and Wolves could be just what the Eagles need for the remainder of the season and in the long run, making this one to keep an eye on.
