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title: "West Ham: Hammers make formal enquiry for Armando Broja"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-07-11T11:40:45Z"
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# West Ham: Hammers make formal enquiry for Armando Broja

**[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) have made an ‘official’ enquiry regarding the possibility of signing Chelsea striker Armando Broja, according to [The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10998741/Chelsea-plan-hold-talks-Armando-Brojas-amid-Premier-League-interest.html).**

### The lowdown: Uncertain future

Following the conclusion of a stellar season-long loan spell at Southampton, Broja has returned to his parent club, where it remains to be seen whether he will be part of the long-term plans.

The 20-year-old Albania international has only made [one first-team outing](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/armando-broja/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/571743) for the capital club to date and isn’t part of Thomas Tuchel’s [travelling squad](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelseas-confirmed-usa-tour-squad) for the pre-season tour of the USA.

That major omission has unsurprisingly led to further doubts over Broja’s future at Stamford Bridge and the Hammers appear to have made their intentions known…

### The latest: ‘Registered their interest’

As per [The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10998741/Chelsea-plan-hold-talks-Armando-Brojas-amid-Premier-League-interest.html), West Ham, Everton and Newcastle United are all keen on signing the [14-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/armando-broja/nationalmannschaft/spieler/571743/verein_id/3561) star this summer.

It’s claimed that the Irons have recently ‘formally registered their interest’ in Broja as Chelsea plan to ‘hold further talks’ with the powerful centre-forward in the coming days.

The report also states that West Ham have ‘made official contact to indicate their desire to sign’ the youngster, who was dubbed the [‘real deal’](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/03/03/real-deal-keown-convinced-arsenal-target-is-gonna-be-outstanding/) by Premier League legend Martin Keown in a 3-1 defeat for the Irons in the FA Cup fifth round, during which the Albanian [scored and won a penalty](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1622117/Live/England-FA-Cup-2021-2022-Southampton-West-Ham).

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### The verdict: Go all out

Valued at £19.8million and under contract until 2026 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/armando-broja/marktwertverlauf/spieler/571743)), Broja would certainly be an expensive outlay for GSB but no less a worthwhile one given the frontman’s sky-high potential – Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp gushed over his ‘[incredible pace and strength](https://twitter.com/Blue_Footy/status/1526649241267064832)‘ last season.

In desperate need of support for Michail Antonio, the Albanian’s direct running style, particularly on the [counterattack](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2498650), and aerial prowess would provide the Scot with a viable like-for-like alternative to the talismanic striker.

Last term Broja – who shares a stylistic likeness with such renowned names as Richarlison, Kasper Dolberg and Ollie Watkins ([Fbref](https://fbref.com/en/players/97220da2/Armando-Broja)) – scored [nine times and provided one assist](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/armando-broja/leistungsdaten/spieler/571743/plus/0?saison=2021) in 38 appearances across all competitions on the south coast, showcasing a ready-made ability to have a positive effect on the London Stadium ranks from the outset.