Sporting CP interested in taking Chelsea’s Armando Broja on loan

Sporting CP have made Chelsea striker Armando Broja a target in the summer transfer window, according to Bola Na Rede.

The Lisbon side is trying to add to their striking options for next season, and they have turned to the Albanian international.

They reportedly have good relations with the Premier League club and could use it to their advantage.

Broja’s future with Chelsea is unclear after suffering a long-term injury that ruled him out for the season.

The timing of the injury was horrendous as the young striker was only beginning to get successive chances for his boyhood club.

It is unclear whether incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to keep him. The new coach has demanded a new striker.

Also, there is the case of the returning Romelu Lukaku. What will Chelsea do with him?

Several clubs are preparing to ask for Broja on loan, but the Blues prefer to send him to Portugal. Premier League clubs want him, and AC Milan are admirers.

The 21-year-old has only scored one goal in 18 appearances this time, but there is a feeling that there is a higher gear in his game. A good loan spell can unlock that next level.

Broja impressed during loan spells to Vitesse and Southampton with his direct and fearless style of play.

There is a solid player in Broja, but he needs to be away from his parent club. He also needs consistent game time on the pitch.

The Blues will do a summer clearout that will see many players from their bloated squad leave. They will sell some and loan others.

After spending over £600 million on new stars over the past year, Chelsea plan to sell homegrown players to recover funds and avoid breaching financial fair play (FFP) rules.

However, Broja is not one of the names on the selling list, with the club keen on keeping the striker.

There have been rumours about selling Cobham Academy graduates like Conor Gallagher and Mason Mount.

Although, Mount’s case could change after Chelsea co-controlling chairman Todd Boehly spoke to him.

Pochettino is a fan of Mount and urged the Chelsea boss to keep him.