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Chelsea star Armando Broja wanted in Napoli transfer this summer after striker’s impressive loan at Southampton
NAPOLI have set their sights on signing Chelsea forward Armando Broja, Spanish media say.
The Albania international has impressed on loan at Southampton with nine goals this season.
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And according to , Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti and the club's board are eyeing a move for Broja.
Their current striker Victor Osimhen, 23, has scored 17 times in 29 games this season.
It has attracted attention from across Europe, most notably PSG, as well as Manchester United.
The French champions face a fight to keep Kylian Mbappe, 23, with the World Cup winner linked with a move to Real Madrid.
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Mbappe's contact is set to expire in the summer and without extending it, he could move to Madrid on a free.
Osimhen has since become a target for PSG, leaving Napoli in search of a potential replacement.
And Chelsea's Broja, 20, is said to be top their wishlist.
Tuchel in January hailed the striker but gave no indications to their future plans for him.
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He said: “He is our player and he is doing good. But at the same time it is only half the season.
"He needs to continue to improve and to make his statement at Southampton.
"We have a reason why they are our players. They have quality, mentality.
"They are now out there on their own in different environments, different clubs and proving themselves.
"Armando is getting better and better. He is a very unique player with some very unique strengths in his game. His speed, he is robust.
"He is a goal scorer. First of all it is not the moment to discuss about summer.
"It is the moment for him to stay calm and keep on improving. ”
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