Everton submit late bid to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja

Everton have submitted a deal sheet to try and sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja according to David Ornstein.

Chelsea have been trying to move Broja on all summer but have been unable to find a solution after a loan move to Ipswich with a £30m obligation to buy if the Tractor Boys stayed up fell through.

However, the Blues may have been handed a lifeline from Everton, who could complete a late deal for the Albanian striker.

Everton in for Broja

Broja endured a disappointing campaign with Albania at Euro 2024, but despite being surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge he still went on the pre-season tour of America, although he featured sparingly.

With the Ipswich move falling through it was expected the 22-year-old would remain at Chelsea until at least January, but Ornstein has reported Broja could complete a late move to Everton.

He took to X.com and said:

“EXCL: Everton submit deal sheet to sign Armando Broja from Chelsea. #EFC agree loan + £30m buy option. Ipswich Town out – #ITFC refused to accept #CFC terms in light of spell 22yo set to spend out injured. W/ @Paddy_Boyland @SJohnsonSport @TheAthleticFC.”

? EXCL: Everton submit deal sheet to sign Armando Broja from Chelsea. #EFC agree loan + £30m buy option. Ipswich Town out – #ITFC refused to accept #CFC terms in light of spell 22yo set to spend out injured. W/ @Paddy_Boyland @SJohnsonSport @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/a2h1EYM3Iw

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 30, 2024

Ornstein adds that Everton have been long term admirers of Broja and have until 1am to complete a move for the striker after submitting a deal sheet before Friday’s 11pm deadline.

Broja is expected to be out until mid October with a foot injury, which is part of the reason his loan move to Portman Road collapsed.

The striker suffered a serious ACL injury during the break for the World Cup in 2022 and returned to action last September, but failed to make an impact for the Blues.