Armando Broja to leave Chelsea? Wolves targeting loan move for Blues striker before January window closes

Broja has largely been second choice behind Nicolas Jackson in Chelsea's attack this season, with the 22-year-old starting just seven games so far - albeit he missed the start of the season with a cruciate ligament tear. With the Blues linked with Napoli forward Victor Osimhen and Brighton's Evan Ferguson, Broja may have a decision to make over his future if another attacker is recruited and now Wolves have reportedly stepped in, according to the Guardian.

Broja has always been highly regarded by Chelsea but injury and a modest goal return have not helped his cause at Stamford Bridge. While he still has four years left on his current contract, the Blues are having to sell some of their academy players to comply with profit and sustainability rules and the Albanian international could be part of that trend. Chelsea need a clinical striker and Broja so far has not proven to be that.

Broja has had success while out on loan at Dutch side Vitesse in 2020/21, where he scored 11 goals, and Southampton the following campaign, where he got on the scoresheet on nine occasions. But he has scored just three times in 36 matches for Chelsea to date.

Broja could yet turn his fortunes around when Chelsea face Middlesbrough in their semi-final second leg of the Carabao Cup next Tuesday as they seek to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit. Then they take on Aston Villa in round four of the FA Cup on January 26, followed by an away trip to Liverpool in the Premier League five days later.