Everton: Armando Broja set for further Chelsea exit talks
Everton target Armando Broja is set for “further talks” with Chelsea regarding his future at Stamford Bridge according to The Daily Mail on Sunday 10 July.
The Evening Standard revealed on 6 July that Everton have “outlined” a £30million offer for Broja as the Toffees look to compete with Southampton and West Ham for the Albanian youngster.
However, The Daily Mail has reported on 10 July that the Chelsea striker is set for further talks on his future at Stamford Bridge with Thomas Tuchel still undecided on the striker.
Broja has not travelled with Chelsea on their pre-season tour of America as revealed by The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg via his Twitter account on 9 July.
Decision time
It is time for Chelsea to make a decision on the Albanian’s future, with plenty of teams waiting on the London club.
The fact that he hasn’t travelled to America is a good indication that he probably won’t be in Thuchel’s plans next season.
Given that the attacker was out on-loan last season, the striker would need to be with the squad during the preseason to give himself a proper chance of breaking into Chelsea’s first eleven.
Leaving him in London will do that Albanian no favours if he does stay at Stamford Bridge this summer.
Broja is exactly the type of player that Frank Lampard needs to be recruiting this summer at Goodison Park.
He is young, has Premier League experience and has a lot of time to develop.
The youngster would be an ideal long-term replacement for Richarlison after the Brazilian departed for Premier League rivals Tottenham.
Let’s hope Chelsea make a decision in the coming days and that Lampard’s links can help push a deal over the line.