Everton: Real Madrid contact Chelsea over availability of Armando Broja
Real Madrid have contacted Chelsea over the availability of Armando Broja with Everton still interested in the 20-year-old, according to The Evening Standard.
The Standard suggested on Friday 29 July that Madrid are looking to offload a number of players and add a younger group of strikers to their ranks.
Broja is believed to be among their targets and he is actively looking to leave Chelsea according to Express reporter Charlie Gordon (via Twitter, 26 July).
Tough ask
This is looking like a really tough battle for Everton to land Broja with the Albanian attracting plenty of attention from the Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A.
The key for the Toffees is to convince the Albanian that he will be the main man should he decide to come to Goodison Park this summer.
A move to Madrid would likely result in reduced minutes for the 20-year-old, as would a move to West Ham with the Hammers recently signing Italian sensation Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo.
Furthermore, Frank Lampard could well be a draw for Broja should he decide to remain in England.
The issues surrounding a move for Broja appear to stem from Chelsea’s asking price at present.
Chelsea’s hierarchy are understood to want in excess of £50million for the 20-year-old which is simply ludicrous considering he has enjoyed one season in the Premier League so far.
Hopefully, the West London club manage to sign a striker of their own and in turn lower their valuation of Broja.
The 20-year-old would be an excellent addition at Goodison Park.