ARTICLES

Chelsea plan promotion for teenage striker if Haaland, Lewandowski deals fail

Armando Broja in line for regular first-team action if Chelsea fail in Erling Haaland and Rober Lewandowski pursuits

According to Goal (h/t Metro), Chelsea could promote Armando Broja to their first-team this season if they fail to land a striker.

The Blues want to strengthen the centre-forward department but face difficulties in landing their primary target, Erling Haaland. Even a £150million bid may not be enough for Borussia Dortmund to let go of their 20-year-old striker.

An alternative option in Robert Lewandowski is on the table. However, it is a difficult deal to pull off and the West Londoners will have to pay around £50million for the 33-year-old Polish legend.

Bayern Munich star, Robert Lewandowski, is on the transfer radar of Chelsea alongside Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland.

Hence, according to the report, academy starlet Armando Broja is ‘front of the queue’ to see first-team football this season if the club fail in their pursuit of bringing in a new No.9 to compete with Timo Werner.

Broja could be an option for Tuchel

He is with the senior team in Ireland for the club’s pre-season training and the 19-year-old even played 45 minutes in the club’s pre-season friendly against Peterborough, where he also got on the scoresheet. (h/t Metro)

The Albanian teenager was at Vitesse last season and scored 10 times in the Eredivisie. Speaking after the win against Peterborough, where he also set up one of Hakim Ziyech’s goals, Broja expressed his gratitude at being with the first-team.

Armando Broja of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge. (imago Images)

“It’s crazy. When I was younger I never actually thought I’d be in a position like this so I’m thankful every day to my family, to everyone who’s supported me, for the position I’m in. You’re around first-team players who are playing regularly in the Champions League, who won the Champions League, so it’s good to learn from them and they’ll help you out as well, because they’re all lovely people and know you’re younger and trying to develop.”

More Chelsea News:

Olivier Giroud is already at AC Milan and according to The Athletic (Subscription Required), Tammy Abraham could move to Arsenal this summer. In such a scenario, getting in a new striker becomes necessary because, despite the hype, Broja is still inexperienced and can use more time to become a first-team regular.

Aniket Rai

Just a football fan, doing what he loves.

Recent Posts

Chelsea star backed to make Old Trafford switch; ‘fresh opportunity’ on the cards

Jadon Sancho has hit the ground running in his season-long loan at Chelsea, with the Blues eyeing a permanent deal…

6 days ago

Chelsea star to push for Stamford Bridge exit; Manchester United keen

Chelsea appear to be rediscovering their form under Enzo Maresca, aiming for a top-four finish as they currently sit third…

6 days ago

Chelsea are eager to make a massive move for Barcelona right-back

In their bid to further bolster their defense, Chelsea are aiming to make a big move for the star right-back…

1 week ago

Chelsea unwilling to sanction sale of 10-goal star to Premier League rival

Christopher Nkunku is keen to leave Chelsea in January over lack of game time in the Premier League There has…

1 week ago

Chelsea lead the race for 23-goal European star to address striking woes

Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres is on the radar of Chelsea Chelsea are riding high in the Premier League, sitting…

1 week ago

Chelsea shortlist two names as Maresca keen to strengthen one key area

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca eyeing defensive reinforcements in January Chelsea could well find themselves in the market to improve their…

1 week ago