Chelsea change Armando Broja transfer stance on Deadline Day as loan bids welcomed

Fulham and Wolves are keen on a late move but West Ham have cooled their interest
Nizaar Kinsella1 February 2024

Chelsea are now ready to let Armando Broja leave on loan without an obligation to make the move permanent, but are demanding a £5million fee.

The striker is of interest to Fulham and Wolves today, but both are unwilling to fork out such a figure to take a player for three and a half months.

Talks are expected to continue throughout the day after Chelsea overnight relented on demands that Broja must be either sold or loaned with an obligation to make the move permanent.

As well as a loan fee, Chelsea want Broja to earn guaranteed game time to rebuild his confidence and fitness before a likely permanent summer sale.

Armando Broja has struggled since returning from a long injury
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Wolves saw a straight loan bid rejected earlier this week before Fulham signaled their interest on Wednesday. It remains to be seen if Wolves will return with another option given Chelsea's change in stance.

Marco Silva is keen to strengthen his options in attack after Raul Jimenez suffered an injury during the 0-0 draw with Everton on Tuesday.

Jimenez was forced off at half-time with a suspected hamstring strain and Fulham face a nervous wait to discover the extent of the problem.

Broja travelled with the Chelsea squad for the 4-1 defeat at Liverpool, but remained on the bench as Christopher Nkunku came on and scored a consolation.

West Ham had also explored a move for Broja but are not expected to revive their interest on Deadline Day.

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