West Ham “waiting in the wings” to land £50m star - journalist

West Ham United are ‘waiting in the wings’ to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja, although the London Stadium outfit are facing competition from Newcastle United, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

Hammers boss David Moyes has strengthened his squad with the additions of Nayef Aguerd and Alphonse Areola in recent weeks, but he has failed to bring in any attacking reinforcements since the transfer window reopened for business.

According to Sky Sports, Broja has been identified as West Ham’s top striker target ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline.

The report suggests the Hammers are preparing to test Chelsea’s resolve by lodging a £30million offer for the 14-cap Albania international, although transfer insider Dean Jones previously told GMS that the Blues could want up to £50million for the attacker.

Broja has leapt to the front of Moyes’ thinking after enjoying a season-long loan spell with Premier League rivals Southampton.

However, West Ham are not the only side plotting a move for the 6 ft 3 frontman as the 2022/23 campaign draws closer.

CBS reporter Ben Jacobs has revealed Newcastle United are seriously considering a bid for Broja, while Ajax have also made an enquiry and Napoli and Leicester City are monitoring his situation at Stamford Bridge.

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O’Rourke believes West Ham are preparing to pounce for Broja despite widespread interest in the centre forward.

However, the journalist warns there is still a possibility that the Chelsea man will not head to the London Stadium.

When asked whether a move to Newcastle, rather than West Ham, could be on the cards, O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “I think there’s potential that they could be looking at