Armando Broja Chelsea transfer: West Ham deal close, personal decision, £67m Mourinho mistake

For as much as Chelsea have been criticised for not doing enough to keep previous youth players at the club for long enough to integrate them into the first team, their most impending departure has made his own mind up regardless of club desires.

As Thomas Tuchel looks to supplement his big money moves for Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly, not to mention the possible incomings being worked on, with returning loan players including Ethan Ampadu, Conor Gallagher and Levi Colwill, one of the parts to his initial plan is set to leave.

Chelsea have come under criticism for their management of loan players and rising academy graduates, but they are about to feel the sting as a star attacker closes in on a move away from the club despite being offered the club's assurances of game time.

Having opted for to prove his worth at Southampton last season, given the arrival of Romelu Lukaku made Armando Broja a third choice striker, many thought he would return to be a Chelsea player for the upcoming season. Especially now Lukaku has left the club it leaves a rotation and even starting striker spot open in Tuchel's system, but understands that Broja is now on the verge of leaving the club once more.

West Ham have made an offer of £30m plus add-ons for the 20-year-old, though the Blues are still making a decision as to if sanctioning a permanent deal for Broja is within their interests. The club had been hopeful of keeping the player this season, especially with a contract until 2026, but the former-Vitesse and Saints forward has made his personal choice, and it doesn't involve staying at Stamford Bridge.

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