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Real Madrid contact Chelsea over potential move for 20-year-old star Reports

Armando Broja is a transfer target for Los Blancos have touched base with to gauge the possibility of signing Armando Broja, according to . Real Madrid have made two major additions to their squad this summer in the shape of Antonio Rudiger and Aurelien Tchouameni. However, they missed out on long-term target Kylian Mbappe. Los Blancos currently have the likes of Borja Mayoral and Mariano Diaz to provide cover for Karim Benzema in attack. Carlo Ancelotti's side, though, intend to move several forwards on and replace them with younger strikers. Chelsea's for the European champions. Real Madrid have already enquired about the 20-year-old's availability, according to the aforementioned source. Real Madrid will sign a new forward if Mayoral, Asensio or Ceballos leave - with Armando Broja on the shortlist. (AS) Real Madrid will sign a new forward if Mayoral, Asensio or Ceballos leave - with Armando Broja on the shortlist. (AS) There were suggestions that the Blues would sanction a move for Broja earlier on in the summer. However, they are now planning for the striker to be a part of Thomas Tuchel's squad next season, as per the report. Broja, who briefly left Chelsea's first-team camp amidst interest from , is now back with the squad. The Albania international is said to have trained with the rest of the squad ahead of the Blues' friendly against Udinese today (July 29). The centre-forward has also been given a shirt number ahead of the 2022-23 season. It thus appears that he has clawed his way back into Tuchel's plans for the upcoming campaign. Chelsea, still not accepting any official bid for Armando Broja as of now. Tuchel insists in keeping the player, not happy with potential permanent transfer - after West Ham's £30m proposal rejected 10 days ago.

More talks on Chelsea side will take place soon.Chelsea, still not accepting any official bid for Armando Broja as of now. Tuchel insists in keeping the player, not happy with potential permanent transfer - after West Ham's £30m proposal rejected 10 days ago. More talks on Chelsea side will take place soon. The Blues themselves are a little light in the forward department, with Broja and Timo Werner the only two traditional strikers in the team. Romelu Lukaku departed this summer for Inter Milan on loan. Werner's future at the club is also uncertain and the Germany international is on Juventus' radar. It now remains to be seen if Real Madrid intend to step up their interest in Broja. It is also unclear whether they can convince the London giants to sanction a move for the youngster.

Real Madrid face competition for Chelsea striker Broja

Real Madrid are not the only club interested in signing Broja this summer. The Chelsea centre-forward has been linked with a host of clubs during the ongoing transfer window. Fabrizio Romano claimed last week that West Ham United were close to signing Broja. The Albanian had reportedly agreed personal terms with David Moyes' side. West Ham are now close to signing Armando Broja. Talks progressing with Chelsea, West Ham insist for permanent deal after official offer submitted but it’s up to Chelsea

Broja has agreed personal terms with West Ham - all parties are getting closer.West Ham are now close to signing Armando Broja. Talks progressing with Chelsea, West Ham insist for permanent deal after official offer submitted but it’s up to Chelsea Broja has agreed personal terms with West Ham - all parties are getting closer. However, the transfer has gone cold since, with West Ham signing Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo. The Irons remain interested in the striker, but prefer a loan deal, as per The Evening Standard. Chelsea, though, are not interested in sanctioning a temporary move for Broja. There have also been suggestions that the player himself is not keen on another loan deal. Everton and Newcastle United have also been credited with an interest in the striker this summer. Several Serie A clubs reportedly have him on their transfer shortlist as well. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found