Report: Arsenal monitoring Armando Broja; Arteta a big fan

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Arsenal are keen on signing Armando Broja in the summer, with Football London reporting that Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of the Southampton loanee.

Broja went into this campaign with only one Premier League appearance under his belt. However, he has been a revelation since leaving Chelsea for the south coast.

The Albania international has eight goals in all competitions for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side. His latest strike came earlier this week in Southampton’s stunning 3-2 win away at Tottenham.

That goal may have only further endeared Broja to the Arsenal hierarchy. Football London reports that Arteta is a big fan of the 20-year-old, who actually spent time on Spurs’ books as a youngster.

Of course, Arsenal are set to lose Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah in the summer. Both players are set to be out of contract.

Broja has won a lot of plaudits for his performances this season. Martin Keown labelled him the ‘real deal‘.

Unsurprisingly, Arsenal signing Broja would not be easy. Reports have named several Premier League rivals who also want the youngster.

Meanwhile, Southampton want to keep him beyond his loan. The London Evening Standard reported that Chelsea would want at least £20 million had they decided to sell in January. And they wanted to agree a buy-back clause.

Broja would be an exciting signing for Arsenal, but Chelsea would surely be reluctant to sell to Gunners

Arsenal have signed players from Chelsea in recent years. However, they have been players on the wrong side of 30.

Broja looks to have an incredibly high ceiling. And while the Blues may accept that his future lies elsewhere, it is hard to see them being comfortable with selling him to Arsenal.

He is already showing that he can score goals in the Premier League. And he should continue to keep getting better.

It is not hard to see why Arsenal may want Broja. But they may have to be prepared to pay a lot more than others to convince Chelsea to let him join them.