Chelsea Transfer News: Broja Set for Loan Move, Gallagher to Stay, Santos on the Move Again
Chelsea are making some last-minute moves in the January 2024 transfer window as they look to trim their squad. After an extravagant spending spree last year, the Blues have slowed down their spending and are now focusing on outgoings rather than new signings.
Armando Broja, the young striker, is one player who looks set to leave Chelsea on loan. The club is willing to let him go for a loan fee of £5 million, plus an obligation to buy. Initially, Chelsea were looking for a £50 million sale, but with time running out, they have lowered their demands. Fulham is currently leading the race for Broja’s signature, with the Cottagers in desperate need of a striker. While Wolves were also interested, they have dropped out of the race. However, now that Chelsea’s demands have reduced, other Premier League clubs may come in for the Albanian international.
On the other hand, Conor Gallagher is expected to stay at Stamford Bridge for the remainder of the season. The England international has been an important player for Chelsea this season and the club values him highly. Tottenham, under the management of Ange Postecoglou, have shown interest in Gallagher, but they are refusing to meet Chelsea’s asking price of £50 million. Given Gallagher’s importance to Chelsea and manager Mauricio Pochettino, it was a move that didn’t make much sense.
Andrey Santos is another player on the verge of leaving Chelsea in the final hours of the transfer window. The Brazilian midfielder was recalled from his loan spell at Nottingham Forest after only making one league appearance. Santos is currently with the Brazilian Olympics team but is expected to make another temporary move. According to reports, he is likely to join Strasbourg, one of Chelsea’s sister-teams owned by Todd Boehly and co. This move would make Santos the second Chelsea player to join Strasbourg since Boehly acquired the club. Chelsea will be hoping that Santos can replicate the success of Angelo Gabriel, who has become a regular at the French side.
As the transfer window closes, Chelsea is focusing on trimming their squad and making strategic moves to balance their books. While Broja looks set for a loan move, Gallagher is staying put, and Santos is on the verge of another temporary switch. Chelsea fans will be eager to see how these moves pan out and how the team will shape up for the rest of the season.