Chelsea and Fulham flop could be handed £35m lifeline by Premier League rivals

Chelsea striker Armando Broja could be offered a lifeline by Premier League rivals Wolves this summer as he slips further and further down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after an underwhelming loan spell at Fulham last season.

The 22-year-old struggled for game time at Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino during the first half of the campaign and was subsequently loaned to Craven Cottage in January. However, a resurgent Rodrigo Muniz kept him out of the side as Broja managed just 81 top flight minutes across eight appearances for the Cottagers.

Chelsea had slapped a £50 million price tag on the youth academy product in January but interested clubs refused to pay that sum in the winter window. After the underwhelming loan stint, Football London reported that the Blues were now hoping to receive £35 million to sell Broja this summer.

There has been little news of progress on a deal for the player, who looks to be a long way from Enzo Maresca's immediate plans at Stamford Bridge. Everton have been linked with a move but could now be challenged by Wolves, according to GIVEMESPORT

The Midlands outfit have already added Jorgen Strand Larsen to their ranks from Celta Vigo but are also in the market for a player with Premier League experience, such as Broja. West Ham forward Michail Antonio has also been touted as a potential option.

Wolves have pulled in more than £94 million through the sales of defender Max Kilman to West Ham and forward Pedro Neto to Chelsea this summer. Whether the club is willing to hit the lofty £35 million wanted by the Blues or launch a bid for a more realistic price remains to be seen.

Despite a year to forget last time out, Broja had proven himself in the Premier League. While on loan at Southampton during the 2021/22 season, he bagged six top flight goals for the Saints and has a total tally of eight Premier League goals to his name.