Chelsea duo Armando Broja and Noni Madueke are considering their futures at the club, according to The Telegraph.
While Broja has had his injury problems, he has found himself behind Nicolas Jackson in the pecking order even when fit. With a new No.9 believed to be a top priority for the January transfer window, he could slip down to third choice. Madueke, meanwhile, has struggled to get a look-in since the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as manager. The winger has made just two starts in total this season. Fans on X had a mixed reaction to the news:
Chelsea selling their best Striker??
— RetroMiniman (@RetroMiniman) November 27, 2023
yes I agree both are not good enough
— ahmed (@blue_hearted99) November 28, 2023
Broja i can understand but madueke bro u have to prove yourself first in a chelsea shirt
— Soumik Paul (@thisismik147) November 27, 2023
Keep Broja Sell Jackson
— Aj Cfc (@Sham99645624) November 28, 2023
Bye both
— OlaCFC (@OlamideRaheem8) November 27, 2023
OK for Madueke to go on loan but Broja is a better striker than Jackson!
— TrueBluePower (@Vernetti666) November 27, 2023
Madueke is better than mudryk if we sell him biggest mistake
— CFC.Wags (@Wagsvn) November 27, 2023
They both need loans to gain form because they can’t beat out the current starters.
— 💎CFC Rick💎 (@LondonsBluee) November 27, 2023
Broja’s future may depend on what happens with Osimhen
Even since The Telegraph article was published, it has been reported that the Blues have turned down an approach from Fulham for Broja.
Other Premier League teams, including West Ham, are known to be interested in the Albanian international but it seems Chelsea are reluctant to sell the striker at the moment. Their stance could change, though, if they make progress in negotiations for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
The London club may need to raise cash to sign the Nigerian international in January, and offloading Broja could then be considered.
Madueke could be let go if the right offer arrives
While the winger did impress during Frank Lampard’s stint as caretaker at the end of last season, he has failed to kick on since then.
There have been questions about Madueke’s attitude but he is still part of the first-team squad. Pochettino has, however, used him sparingly, with the 21-year-old’s last start coming against Brentford in the 2-0 defeat just over a month ago.
