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title: "West Ham: CBS journalist shares Broja update from his sources"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-07-20T08:46:59Z"
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# West Ham: CBS journalist shares Broja update from his sources

**Journalist Ben Jacobs of CBS has shared his own update on [West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) and their chances of sealing a deal for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.**

### The Lowdown: Hammers eye Broja move…

The Albania international, after spending last season on loan at Southampton, has been [heavily linked](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18473919/west-ham-armando-broja-chelsea-transfer-exclusive/) with a switch to the London Stadium amid manager David Moyes’ search for a top striker.

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West Ham reportedly also have their eyes on the likes of [Gianluca Scamacca](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11017287/Who-Gianluca-Scamacca-6ft-5in-West-Ham-target-deemed-expensive-mega-rich-PSG.html) as alternative forward targets but reports suggest that a move for Broja is the [more advanced.](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12654285/transfer-news-west-ham-in-advanced-talks-for-chelseas-armando-broja-and-awaiting-response-from-lille-over-amadou-onana)

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, speaking on Tuesday night, claimed to the press that he [expects the 20-year-old to remain](https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/19/thomas-tuchel-responds-to-west-hams-30m-bid-for-chelsea-striker-armando-broja-17032006/) at Stamford Bridge but reliable journalists followed that up with the reassuring message that [West Ham talks are still well and truly on](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1549460295864696834), with Fabrizio Romano even claiming [personal terms have been agreed](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-armando-broja-chelsea-transfer-news-latest/).

### The Latest: Jacobs shares Broja update…

Jacobs, sharing news in the last 48 hours, has dropped his own update on West Ham’s chase for the[Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) attacker.

[West Ham latest updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-updates-2/)

It appears to be a promising one as he claims the Irons are indeed ‘closing in’ on Broja and he is ‘heading to London’ after agreeing personal terms.

One sticking point – both clubs are still to reach a full agreement over whether he will join on loan or permanently.

He explained (via [Twitter):](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1548961620478627841)

*“West Ham closing in on Armando Broja. Albanian heading to London after agreeing personal terms. Chelsea’s position hasn’t changed. They ideally don’t want to sanction a permanent sale. West Ham trying for an outright purchase for around £30m but may have to settle for a loan.”*

### The Verdict: Promising…

Broja has been [tipped](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-expected-to-change-system-after-journalists-armando-broja-update-pundit/) to give West Ham and Moyes different options going forward and relieve the reliance on Michail Antonio.

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The 6 foot 3 striker, still very young and with bags of potential,[reportedly impressed](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18473919/west-ham-armando-broja-chelsea-transfer-exclusive/) Hammers players and staff in [all three games](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18473919/west-ham-armando-broja-chelsea-transfer-exclusive/) against the east Londoners for Southampton last year.

Broja proved to be a [real menace](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18473919/west-ham-armando-broja-chelsea-transfer-exclusive/) in both the FA Cup and top flight matches against West Ham, leaving little wonder Moyes is very eager to add the starlet to his roster.