AC Milan set to make second attempt to sign 20-year-old Chelsea loanee

Serie A giants AC Milan are reportedly keen on signing Chelsea loanee Armando Broja. The striker is presently on-loan at Southampton and has been making waves together with his performances for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s aspect.

In keeping with Italian journalist Carlo Pelegatti, Milan, who’ve been linked with a transfer for Broja prior to now, are reportedly considered one of a bunch of golf equipment who’re keen on Broja. He advised Radio Rossonera,

“Earlier than the tragic occasions between Russia and Ukraine that prompted the British authorities to sanction Abramovich, Milan have been monitoring the state of affairs. The speculation was that of a mortgage. In Albania, they’re very enthusiastic about Italian soccer. For Broja, the Milan speculation would have been vital.”

Pelegatti additionally said that Broja is valued at €70 million by Chelsea and that Milan would solely transfer for the Albanian if they can’t signal Divock Origi from Liverpool. He mentioned:

“I’m advised the participant is valued at €70 million. I don’t exclude that Milan may have taken him on mortgage. As of immediately, nonetheless, Milan may be very cautious on the topic: the state of affairs has turn out to be sophisticated. The Rossoneri administration can’t await Chelsea’s company evolution: if a brand new possession and new managers arrive, Milan may return Broja. That’s in the event that they don’t shut first with Origi, who’s presently the primary candidate. With sustainable figures, Milan can give it some thought.”

The striker has reportedly been the topic of switch curiosity from the likes of Arsenal. Broja joined Southampton on mortgage from Chelsea final summer season and has gone on to attain 9 objectives in 31 appearances throughout all competitions for the membership.

“A brilliant future within the Premier League” – Alan Shearer on Chelsea’s Broja

Premier League legend Alan Shearer was filled with reward for Broja final month and has touted the Chelsea teenager to go on to have a terrific profession. Talking on the Premier League’s YouTube channel, he mentioned:

“A participant who has made a right away impression since becoming a member of Southampton on mortgage from Chelsea, Armando Broja. Let me let you know, this lad is medical. His aim in opposition to Brentford made him the youngest participant in Premier League historical past to attain in every of his first 4 dwelling begins. As a striker it’s all about taking possibilities and scoring objectives, so stats like this inform me that he can thrive within the Premier League.

“He scores several types of objectives, with medical finishes, and he has the power to create area for himself to get his shot away. In opposition to Brighton he notably impressed me together with his poise, taking the defender out of the image together with his talent, earlier than coolly slotting dwelling. He’s a younger striker with a watch for aim and has a brilliant future within the Premier League.”

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