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According to a source, FULHAM is considering a surprise bid for Armando Broja of Chelsea as the Blues are given the all-clear to sign Victor Osimhen.
The Cottagers are in a frantic search for a replacement forward after Aleksandar Mitrovic was lost to Al-Hilal in the summer.
With just four victories in 13 league games this season, Fulham has had a sluggish start to the season.
Marco Silva is still eager to bolster his team’s firepower despite Monday night’s crucial 3-2 victory over Wolves at Craven Cottage.
The Daily Mail claims that although Broja is back to full strength following a major knee injury, Chelsea is still looking for a striker.
According to the source, the 22-year-old, who may go on loan from Chelsea in January, is being eyed by competitors in West London.
Despite his goal against Silva’s team in the Blues’ 2-0 victory last month, the Albanian international has made an impression on his competitors in West London.
Broja was turned away from his childhood trials with the Cottagers and went on to sign with Tottenham’s junior team.
Though Fulham is also interested in Stuggart’s goal threat Serhou Guirassy, who has 16 goals in ten Bundesliga games, he may not be able to join with them once more.
Fulham is keeping their options open because the 27-year-old will face tough competition, especially from Wolfsburg’s Jonas Wind.
On Saturday, Mauricio Pochettino’s team lost 4-1 against Newcastle, continuing their never-ending struggles.
They are now 14 points outside of the top spot in the Premier League standings, in 10th place.
Osimhen of Napoli is the top transfer target on Blues manager Todd Boehly’s wish list as he is eager to bolster his front line.
It is reported that the 24-year-old will be made available during the January transfer window.
The Serie A winners, though, will probably ask about £120 million in exchange for him.
If Chelsea manages to finalize an agreement to acquire Osimhen, he will rise to the top of the Premier League’s price list.
A number of teams have indicated interest in signing the Napoli striker, including the Blues.
He’s also been connected to Manchester United and Arsenal.