Journalist Ben Jacobs provides GIVEMESPORT with the latest updates on a potential deal at Molineux, suggesting that Wolverhampton Wanderers are showing more activity than West Ham United in the competition to secure Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
Despite making a strong start in his coaching role with the Black Country team, Wolves head coach Gary O’Neil is facing a shortage of options for center forwards. Despite initial predictions of a relegation battle, Wanderers comfortably sit in mid-table as the 2023–24 Premier League season nears its midpoint. Broja, back in Chelsea’s starting lineup after a lengthy injury, has struggled to secure a regular starting spot.
Wolves have joined the competition for Broja’s signature. The Athletic reports that Chelsea is open to a permanent transfer for Broja, not contingent on Christopher Nkunku’s recovery from injury. While Nkunku is expected to return soon, the potential sale of Broja could proceed.
West Ham United, Fulham, and Wolves are reportedly interested in signing Broja, with all three teams seeking a different No. 9 option this season. Broja, recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, made a comeback in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in September 2023.
After a loan spell at Southampton in 2021–2022, where he scored nine goals in 38 games, Broja has attracted interest from several Premier League teams. However, with limited playing time at Stamford Bridge this season behind Nicolas Jackson, the Albanian international is exploring options for consistent minutes elsewhere.
Chelsea values Broja at £50 million, but there are hints that this figure could decrease. According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, speaking to GIVEMESPORT on January 18, Broja “may leave Chelsea on loan” this month, especially if the Blues secure a new striker.
