𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Armando Broja’s move to Ipswich Town from Chelsea has almost 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐝 
Armando Broja’s loan move to Ipswich Town is in danger of falling apart, raising the prospect of the striker not leaving Chelsea this month.
Ipswich had agreed a deal with Chelsea for the Albania international to spend the season with them. One of the conditions was that Kieran McKenna’s side would sign Broja for £30m if they managed to stay up in their first year back in the Premier League.
But the move has dragged on and it is understood that there is a serious prospect of it collapsing over paperwork issues which are nothing to do with Chelsea. The move is not completely off but Ipswich are believed to be looking at alternative options in attack for McKenna.
Broja is not part of Enzo Maresca’s plans at Chelsea, who have been trying to find a buyer for the academy product. Everton have been monitoring the situation and could move for Broja if they sell Beto or Neal Maupay.
Chelsea are looking to shift a host of players before next Friday’s deadline. Broja has struggled to hit his best form since returning from a serious knee injury last September. He made little impact on loan at Fulham last season.
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