West Ham are allegedly prepared to pay around £25 million in order to prise Armando Broja away from Chelsea in the summer.
That according to Spanish media outlet Sport who claim that Hammers boss David Moyes is really keen to bring the 20-year-old Chelsea hitman to the London Stadium in the summer transfer window.
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There could be a very big problem though.
Chelsea value the 10-capped Albania international at around €70 million (£60 million) according to Tuttomercatoweb.
Moyes tried, and failed, to bring a top-class striker to West Ham in the summer. And now, the Scot has to rely on Michail Antonio as his only option through the middle between now and the end of the season.
The 58-year-old absolutely must put that right in the summer transfer window. And it seems as though he has a very clear plan of how to do that…
West Ham eyeing Armando Broja deal
Sport claims that the Hammers are very keen to sign the brilliant 20-year-old striker and are prepared to pay around £25 million.
Chelsea are demanding a massive £60 million for the Albanian though (Tuttomercatoweb). So unless both parties are prepared to negotiate, there could be a Mexican standoff.
Broja would be an exceptional addition for West Ham and we really should be going all out to sign him.
The Southampton loanee is strong, quick and is a really, really good finisher.
Broja has bagged an impressive nine goals in 27 games for Southampton this season (Transfermarkt).
It is his all around game that has been the most impressive thing about him though. The way in which he holds up the ball with his back to goal and brings others into play has been truly magnificent to watch.
The Hammers actually haven’t been able to handle the Saints hitman during the three games we’ve faced against them this season.
Broja is the kind of striker who would excel in West Ham’s system. And he will undoubtedly continue to get better and better over the next few years.
Whilst £25 million won’t be enough to sign him, £60 million does seem rather extortionate for a 20-year-old who, in fairness, has only produced the goods at the very highest level for one season.
Perhaps a fee closer to £35-40 million would be a fair price to pay for Broja. Whether West Ham will be willing to stretch to that for the 20-year-old and if Chelsea are prepared to lower their demands for him remains to be seen, however.
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