Ipswich set to sign Chelsea striker Broja on loan

Ipswich Town are poised to announce the signing of out-of-favour Chelsea striker Armando Broja Wednesday morning on a season-long loan in a deal that could become permanent if the Tractors avoid relegation.

The Premier League new boys who are making a return to the topflight after 22 years in the lower divisions will sign the 22-year-old on a permanent basis for £30m should they avoid going down to the Championship.

According to the BBC, the transfer would also be contingent on Ipswich agreeing a contract with Broja at the end of the season.

Recently, the Tractors Boys signed Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips on loan to bolster the side.

Albania international Broja was said to be initially reluctant to move to Portman Road but was convinced on Tuesday to make the switch, which is expected to go through on Wednesday, pending the completion of a medical.

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Ipswich have used the windfall from promotion to upgrade Kieran McKenna’s squad, adding Omari Hutchinson on a permanent basis from Chelsea, along with Ben Johnson, Liam Delap, Arijanet Muric, Sammie Szmodics, Kalvin Phillips and Jens Cajuste.

Broja took part in Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the United States but begun training with Chelsea’s ‘loan group’ when he returned to London after being deemed surplus to requirements.