West Ham prepare opening offer for Chelsea’s Armando Broja to beat rivals Leicester and Napoli
West Ham prepare opening offer for Armando Broja to beat transfer rivals Leicester and Napoli to his signature… but Chelsea’s new ownership could be an obstacle to completing a swift deal
- West Ham are preparing an opening offer for Armando Broja from Chelsea
- The Hammers value the 20-year-old frontman in the region of £30million
- The forward impressed on loan at Southampton with nine goals last season
- David Moyes has been looking for an alternative option to Michail Antonio
West Ham are preparing to firm up their interest in Chelsea‘s Armando Broja after beginning their summer spending with the capture of defender Nayef Aguerd.
Centre-back Aguerd joined the London Stadium club for £30m from Rennes on Monday and West Ham value striker Broja in a similar region.
The Hammers are readying their opening offer for Broja in the hope of stealing a march in the race to sign the 20 year-old, who impressed on loan at Southampton last season.
West Ham are preparing to firm up their interest in Armando Broja with an opening offer
David Moyes’ side kickstarted their summer spending with the signing of Nayef Aguerd
The Albanian frontman has also attracted interest from other Premier League clubs, including Leicester, and also Italian sides such as Napoli.
However, Chelsea’s own takeover transition period has represented an obstacle to Broja’s admirers hopes of concluding a swift deal.
Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital only completed their £4.25bn purchase of the club at the end of last month which has led to significant changes at board level at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea’s new owners (pictured Todd Boehly) could present an obstacle to a swift deal
Key director Marina Granovskaia who has led Chelsea’s transfer business under former owner Roman Abramovich is also expected to depart following confirmation on Monday that Bruce Buck will step down as chairman.
Boehly and manager Thomas Tuchel are due to take control of the key recruitment decisions when Granovskaia leaves.
West Ham have been looking for an alternative option to Michail Antonio to spearhead their attack for some time and feel Broja will fit the bill.
Broja impressed on loan at Southampton and could be an alternative to Michail Antonio
Broja scored nine times in 38 appearances for Southampton last season in his first loan at Premier League level.
The season before, in his first taste of regular senior football, he scored 11 times in 34 appearances during a temporary spell at Vitesse Arnhem in Holland.
Broja has also been capped 14 times for his country, scoring four times.
