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title: "Southampton: Permanent deal for Armando Broja is possible"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Seager"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-18T14:05:38Z"
modified: "2022-01-18T14:05:38Z"
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# Southampton: Permanent deal for Armando Broja is possible

**According to [Dan Sheldon](https://twitter.com/dansheldonsport/status/1483073595228233731) of [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3073281/2022/01/17/ornstein-aubameyang-afcon-bruno-fernandes-contract-talks-stall-newcastle-saudi-trip/?article_source=search&search_query=ornstein), another loan spell at Southampton is unlikely for Broja, but a permanent move is possible in the summer.**

### The Lowdown: Broja’s outstanding form at Southampton

The 20-year-old has quickly established himself as one of Southampton’s most important players since arriving on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

The striker has made [17 Premier League appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/armando-broja/leistungsdaten/spieler/571743) this season, nine of which have come as part of the starting XI.

Broja has scored five goals and produced one assist under Ralph Hasenhuttl, which makes him [Saints’ second top scorer](https://theathletic.com/3073281/2022/01/17/ornstein-aubameyang-afcon-bruno-fernandes-contract-talks-stall-newcastle-saudi-trip/?article_source=search&search_query=ornstein) in the league behind James Ward-Prowse.

### The Latest: Broja permanent transfer possible

[Hasenhuttl](https://theathletic.com/news/hasenhuttl-says-talks-are-underway-to-extend-armando-brojas-stay-at-southampton/4xCz99eZJYDC/) has previously stated that talks are taking place between Martin Semmens, Southampton’s club’s chief executive, and Marina Granovskaia at Chelsea over the Albanian’s future.

According to fresh reports from [Dan Sheldon](https://twitter.com/dansheldonsport/status/1483073595228233731) and [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3073281/2022/01/17/ornstein-aubameyang-afcon-bruno-fernandes-contract-talks-stall-newcastle-saudi-trip/?article_source=search&search_query=ornstein), ‘as it stands’, another loan move for Broja is unlikely. Therefore, this means that the loanee will either leave Chelsea on a permanent transfer this summer or will remain at Stamford Bridge in a bid to fight for his place in Tuchel’s side.

This is fantastic news for Saints fans, as it is also said that Broja is [enjoying his time](https://theathletic.com/3073281/2022/01/17/ornstein-aubameyang-afcon-bruno-fernandes-contract-talks-stall-newcastle-saudi-trip/?article_source=search&search_query=ornstein) at Southampton and that he has developed a good relationship with Hasenhuttl, meaning if a fee can be agreed the player certainly seems keen to stay put at St. Mary’s.

### The Verdict: Massive for Saints fans

The possibility of a permanent deal coming to fruition will arouse excitement amongst the Saints fanbase, who are [desperate](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-news/southampton-fans-react-to-journalists-armando-broja-tweet/) to keep hold of the 20-year-old beyond the summer.

Broja is scoring a top flight goal [every 175 minutes this season](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/18/Show/England-Southampton), a fantastic rate for a player who had rarely stepped foot on a Premier League pitch before 2021.

The fact that the player has a good relationship with the manager will give the club a big boost in negotiations over a permanent transfer, as this could influence Broja into pushing for a return move.

Hasenhuttl would clearly love for the striker to return, having described the striker as [‘dangerous’](https://www.football365.com/news/ralph-hasenhuttl-lauds-dangerous-southampton-star-great-threat-brentford) in front of goal. Therefore, it likely all depends on whether Southampton have the finances needed to meet Chelsea’s asking price.