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£25m player now set to hold talks with his manager about exit as Everton lurk
Everton are still in the market for a new striker this summer as Sean Dyche continues preparations for the 2024/25 campaign.
The Toffees have already bolstered their attack with the signing of a versatile forward in Iliman Ndiaye, although a traditional No.9 remains on the wishlist to compete with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Beto.
Now – in a new update – a striker wanted by Everton is about to hold talks with his manager regarding an exit…
Armando Broja set for talks with Enzo Maresca as Everton monitor situation
An update by Jack Rosser now states that Armando Broja is set for a chat with Enzo Maresca – with the Albania international looking for a permanent exit from Chelsea.
It is said that the Blues want £25m to sell the man from Slough.
Kieran Gill of the Daily Mail has also revealed that Everton are keen to sign the Chelsea No.19 this summer – with Wolves monitoring the situation as well.
Broja made just six Premier League starts for Chelsea last season before moving to Fulham on loan in January, where he was only handed eight appearances from the bench.
The 22-year-old seems destined to leave Stamford Bridge this summer as Chelsea attempt to sign both Victor Osimhen and Samu Omorodion, to add to a frontline that already contains Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu, Raheem Sterling, David Datro Fofana and Romelu Lukaku, among others.
Kevin Thelwell must strike loan with option to buy
In our view, it would be madness to spend £25m on Broja given the circumstances.
For one, the Chelsea academy graduate only recently recovered from severe anterior cruciate ligament damage, so if he were to suffer a setback next season, Everton would surely regret splashing £25m on his services.
Broja also scored just two goals in 27 appearances last season – irregardless of his injury, that is not a return befitting a £25m striker.
Therefore, Kevin Thelwell – Director of Football at Goodison Park – should try to agree an initial loan deal with Chelsea which includes an option, not obligation, to buy him on a permanent deal next summer.
Effectively, it would be a way of having Broja on a trial period, before committing to a £25m payment.
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As things stand, Everton are believed to be in pole position to sign Broja ahead of Wolves.
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as the striker prepares to sit down and discuss his future with Maresca.