Armando Broja of Chelsea is still in the running to join Napoli, who want to replace Victor Osimhen with him, according to sources.
After having a very good debut season in the Premier League with Southampton the previous year, Chelsea's Broja has attracted a flurry of clubs eager to recruit him.
The 20-year-old was a standout player on a team that just avoided being relegated and scored six goals in the league.
He made a significant impact to the Saints' ability to survive, and Chelsea is prepared to give the Albanian a chance to shine in preseason.
Armando Broja, a Chelsea loanee, in action for Southampton. (Image)
Broja is beloved by Thomas Tuchel, who does not want a permanent sale to take place until he has had a chance to evaluate the player during preseason and establish whether or not he would be a suitable match for the system.
In an earlier compliment, he said, "Armando is growing better and better."
He continued, "We have a reason why they are our players; they have quality, mindset. " in reference to players on loan.
"They are now out there on their own, demonstrating themselves in various settings and clubs."
Thomas Tuchel during the Brentford game. (Image)
Following Romelu Lukaku's loan move to Inter Milan, the Blues are lacking in strikers.If Broja decides to depart, the only viable possibilities are Kai Havertz and Michy Batshuayi.
This does give the striker a chance to compete for it if he so chooses.
He is adamant about making the first team, and while a spot is far from certain for him, he can put his name in the hat.
According to earlier reports, West Ham United was the club in the lead, but Everton, Newcastle, and Southampton, where he spent last season on loan, are also interested.
However, Alfredo Pedulla is now claiming that Napoli are quite optimistic about signing Broja.
They are preparing a possible replacement for Osimhen, who has been connected to relocation outside of Naples.
They are considering Broja as a possible replacement for Osimhen, who has been connected with transfers away from Naples.
The Blues reportedly value the Albanian international at approximately £30 million, and his future plans are still being considered.
As negotiations between the club and Broja's representation continue, the player is expecting that his future will be settled before their preseason tour of the United States.
Although his asking price is hefty, it is not shocking given the amount of interest in him and the possibility that clubs would pay that much to get a future star.
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