Newcastle could make a move for Chelsea ace who ‘wants next step’

Newcastle United could still make a move to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja this summer, despite previous approaches for the player being rejected, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Eddie Howe has steadily strengthened his side during the summer transfer window but he could still add more names to his squad before the September 1 deadline.

West Ham and Everton are two other sides to be linked with a move for Broja this summer, but with the former securing a deal for Gianluca Scamacca, Newcastle may have a chance to sign the Albanian international.

However, Thomas Tuchel has insisted this summer that the 20-year-old is at Stamford Bridge to stay, with the Blues yet to replace Romelu Lukaku in the transfer market.

“Right now when he arrived, it’s clear he’s trying to impress and is just trying to become a Chelsea player as soon as possible,” Tuchel told a press-conference after their pre-season friendly with Charlotte last month.

“After his loan at Southampton, the situation was very clear for him to make the next step, to show his improvement and make an impression in pre-season.”

Lukaku returned to Inter Milan on loan this summer after a dreadful return to Stamford Bridge brought with it just eight Premier League goals.

Romano understands that Newcastle could make another approach for Broja before the end of the transfer window, with Howe seemingly eager to strengthen his front line.

The journalist told GIVEMESPORT: “Let’s see what happens with Armando Broja because Chelsea turned down the proposals from West Ham and they signed Scamacca. But let’s see if Newcastle will try for him.”

With just Chris Wood and Callum Wilson at his disposal, it is clear that Howe needs reinforcements for that striking role. Wilson has