Chelsea has reportedly rejected a bid from Premier League rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers for Albanian striker Armando Broja. The 22-year-old is available for sale, but Chelsea has placed a hefty £50 million price tag on his head. Broja has struggled to find consistent form this season, scoring just twice in 19 appearances under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
The decision to reject the loan offer for Broja comes as Chelsea looks to sell both him and fellow academy graduate Trevoh Chalobah to help ease Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. By selling homegrown players like Broja and Chalobah, Chelsea can count them as 100 percent profit, thus giving them more spending power for new signings.
However, it appears that Chelsea is only interested in allowing Broja to leave on a permanent basis. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Chelsea rejected Wolves’ formal approach for Broja, stating that the club has no intention of proceeding under the current conditions.
Despite Chelsea’s rejection of the bid, some fans seem eager to see Broja leave the club. Commenting on the news online, one fan stated that it was an opportunity for Chelsea to clear out dead weight, while another claimed that the club doesn’t need him. Others pleaded for Chelsea to let him go, suggesting that Broja’s performances haven’t lived up to expectations.
Wolves are not the only club interested in Broja, as Aston Villa has also been linked with the striker. In an interesting twist, Chelsea is reportedly interested in Villa striker Jhon Duran, viewing the 20-year-old as a talent for the future. This has led to speculation of a potential swap deal between the two clubs.
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will reconsider their stance on Broja or if they will continue to hold out for a permanent transfer. The club’s desire to offload him and Chalobah to comply with FFP regulations shows their commitment to financial responsibility. As the transfer window progresses, fans will be waiting eagerly to see if any developments arise regarding Broja’s future.