Southampton 'could try their luck' for £30m star at St Mary's

Southampton could look to seal Chelsea striker Armando Broja’s return to St Mary’s after missing out on signing Cody Gakpo on deadline day, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has spent more than £50million on strengthening his squad during the summer window, but he may draft in more fresh faces ahead of tonight’s 11pm deadline.

Broja is back at Chelsea after spending last season on loan at Southampton, where he scored nine goals in 38 appearances.

But he has found his opportunities limited since returning to Stamford Bridge and has only been offered 39 minutes of action by Blues head coach Thomas Tuchel since the new campaign got underway.

Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor has previously told GIVEMESPORT that Southampton could pounce if Broja’s current employers are willing to sanction another loan move away from west London.

The 20-year-old has also been linked with a switch to West Ham United, who were reportedly preparing to lodge a £30million bid last month, but a switch failed to come to fruition.

Newcastle United and Everton are admirers of Broja as well, meaning he is in demand heading into the final hours of the transfer window.

Jones would not be surprised if Southampton turned their attentions towards Broja after failing in their efforts to sign Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven.

The journalist believes the south coast club may test Chelsea’s resolve over the 14-cap Albania international in the final hours of the transfer window.

However, he is aware that it will not be easy for Saints to win the race for Broja’s signature as they are not his only admirers.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “I imagine they would try their luck on Broja if that was to be the case but there would certainly be