Chelsea could offload Armando Broja as Bundesliga side open talks to sign striker

According to Sky Germany, Stuttgart are in initial talks to sign the forward on loan this season. The report adds the 22-year-old is expected to leave the Blues and despite signing Deniz Undav permanently from Brighton this month, the Albanian international is a concrete option for the Bundesliga outfit - although negotiations are at an early stage.

Broja's career has stalled in recent times. He made just eight appearances on loan at Fulham in the second half of last season and he has scored just three goals in 38 appearances for Chelsea. If he wants to get regular football, a permanent Stamford Bridge exit may be the way to go.

Earlier this summer, the former Southampton loanee claimed he has had "offers" from teams in Serie A, the Bundesliga and Premier League. However, none of those moves have come to fruition for the Blues academy product.

Broja, who still has four years left on his Chelsea contract, was not in Enzo Maresca's squad for their 1-1 pre-season draw with Inter on Sunday. That may be a sign that he won't be playing for the club this season.