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Frank Lampard's Everton are weighing up a loan move for Chelsea forward Armando Broja as they search for potential Anthony Gordon replacements, according to reports.
Coming off the back of a stellar breakthrough campaign with Southampton The Albanian striker has been made a target by multiple Premier League clubs this summer.
He tallied up six goals in the league and at just 20-years-old he has an extremely bright future ahead of him.
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West Ham United were leading the race for the attacker earlier in the window, but negotiations broke down when Chelsea refused to let him leave the club permanently.
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The Blues have already lost Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner this summer, leaving them with very few options up top.
Kai Havertz has taken on the lead role, with new signing Raheem Sterling sometimes drifting into that position while Broja is the favoured option from the bench.
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The lack of minutes for Broja in the opening three games this season may have frustrated him and in search for more opportunities he could go out on loan.
As reported by Ben Jacobs, Frank Lampard's Everton are keen to acquire the powerful forward despite the fact Thomas Tuchel has described Broja as having a 'huge chance' at Chelsea this season.
With just over a week left in the transfer window, Lampard is looking to complete a late swoop.
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The Toffees also have Southampton's Che Adams on their radar, but to complete a move it would have to be a permanent transfer.
If Everton do opt to pursue Broja and are successful, Chelsea will be left with even fewer options to chose from in their attack.
However, they are looking to fix that.
While the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is still a priority, Chelsea are keen on brining Everton attacker Anthony Gordon to Stamford Bridge.
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Despite having two bids rejected for the 21-year-old, Tuchel's side are claimed to be prepared to make an offer of up to £60 million.
Gordon has now requested to leave the Toffees, as reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic.
Everton still consider him as not for sale, but Chelsea are ready to push them and remain optimistic.
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They may face competition from Tottenham Hotspur for the signing, but they valued Gordon at £35 million earlier this window.
The Merseyside club will most likely only complete a deal if they have a replacement at hand.
It has been a tough start to the season and after losing their star player Richarlison to Spurs the last thing they need is more departures.
This is where Broja could play a key factor in the transfer.
Should he chose to go on loan to Everton, it may free up Gordon to come the other way as Lampard will have the striker he needs.
Topics: Chelsea, Chelsea Transfer News & Rumours, Armando Broja, Thomas Tuchel, Frank Lampard, Everton
Sam Collins