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Chelsea have been dealt a blow with Armando Broja set to miss the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.
The Blues are now said to be accelerating their plans to bring in a new striker in January to rival Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Kai Havertz up front.
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Broja suffered a serious knee injury in the recent 1-0 loss to Aston Villa
Broja will undergo knee surgery
Albania international Broja suffered a knee injury in the recent 1-0 friendly loss to Aston Villa in Dubai.
He left the pitch on a stretcher with the 21-year-old pictured screaming in agony on the ground.
Speaking immediately after the game on his move, boss Graham Potter said: “It doesn’t look positive at the moment.
“But it is too early to tell. Fingers crossed, but it’s embarrassing.
However, in a blow to both club and player, the Evening Standard said Broja should ‘be out’ until next season.
It has been said that he will need surgery to repair his ACL injury and will start a rehabilitation program soon.
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It has been reported that Broja will not play again until next season
His absence from the squad will see Chelsea dive into the winter transfer market in the new year.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Chelsea are ready to sign a new striker in January.
“It was already one of the possibilities discussed in recent months, which is now materializing after Armando Broja’s ACL injury.
“Discussions will take place to find the best opportunity on the market, Chelsea will be on it.”
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Chelsea will now look to sign a new striker in January to compete with Aubameyang
Chelsea could decide to bring forward their transfer for RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku.
The west London outfit are believed to be close to completing a £52m deal for next summer, but they could now be looking to land him in New Years instead.
Alternatively, Chelsea could consider bringing Joao Felix to Stamford Bridge, with the Spanish media citing the Blues as a possible destination for the runaway Atletico Madrid man.
Borussia Dortmund starlet Youssoufa Moukoko has also appears as a possible targetalthough he is unlikely to leave Germany midway through the season.
And it remains to be seen whether Chelsea rekindle their interest in Cristiano Ronaldo, with the 37-year-old now a free agent after parting ways with Manchester United.
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