Opinion: Dyche Should Urge Everton Management to Hijack Striker Transfer Following Romano’s Update Today
Sean Dyche needs to persuade Everton's sporting director, Kevin Thelwell, to intercept Armando Broja's transfer to Ipswich Town.
The Albanian international Armando Broja was poised to join newly-promoted Ipswich Town on loan from Chelsea, but the deal is now close to falling through.
Fabrizio Romano reported on his X account [24 August] that the agreement is now unlikely, with both Chelsea and Ipswich exploring other options.
Everton, who have been seeking a new forward all summer, should consider making a move for long-term target Broja to bring him to Goodison Park.
Everton Should Hijack Armando Broja Deal
With the transfer window closing on August 30, uncertainty still looms over Everton’s squad. After a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on the Premier League’s opening day, manager Sean Dyche admitted that Dominic Calvert-Lewin could potentially leave the club this season [Daily Mail].
Barcelona striker Vitor Roque, who was reportedly the main target to replace Calvert-Lewin or Beto if either left, has agreed to join Real Betis on loan for the year [Fabrizio Romano].
This leaves Everton with limited options up front, both of which have underperformed.
Until John Textor completes his proposed takeover of the club, Dyche will need to be resourceful in the final days of the transfer window to sign players who can enhance squad depth and compete for starting positions.
Broja fits Everton’s needs well. Ipswich had agreed to a £30 million obligation to buy clause with Chelsea if they remained in the Premier League.
Given Everton’s current position, which is more secure than Ipswich’s, a similar clause could be negotiated.
Chelsea are eager to offload unwanted players to finance another summer of spending. With Broja potentially available and Everton still in need of a striker, it would be unwise for Everton to miss this opportunity.
