Chelsea could use Napoli’s interest in Armando Broja to help land striker Victor Osimhen.
talkSPORT understands Nigeria international Osimhen is on the Blues’ list of potential targets to replace Romelu Lukaku.
Osimhen scored 14 times in Serie A for Napoli last season
The Italian side are among a host of clubs following academy product Broja after his breakthrough season on loan at Southampton.
With Napoli valuing 23-year-old Osimhen at more than £80million, a swap deal involving Broja would help new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reduce the financial outlay should they decide to follow up on their interest.
Broja’s future remains uncertain, with manager Thomas Tuchel originally planning to have a look at the Albania international during pre-season.
The 20-year-old is understandably growing impatient with Everton, Newcastle and West Ham all in the hunt to sign him.
CHELSEA JOINS CHASE FOR LEWANDOWSKI
New Chelsea boss Boehly’s eagerness to make a star claim has also seen the Blues come into contact with representatives of Robert Lewandowski.
Lewandowski is desperate for a move to Barcelona after telling Bayern Munich he was determined to leave this summer.
Boehly has made it clear to the prolific Pole that he would be interested in bringing him to Stamford Bridge should his dream move to the Nou Camp fall through.
The American businessman remains committed to Cristiano Ronaldo, but Manchester United are understandably reluctant to sell their iconic star to a Premier League rival.
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TOTTENHAM TURNS TO PLAYER SALES
After a revenue-heavy summer, Tottenham have turned their attention to offloading players, in part to help fund the transfer of Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres.
Spurs have been one of the busiest clubs in the transfer window so far, signing Richarlison, Yves Bissouma, Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster, while Clement Lenglet and Djed Spence are set to join Barcelona and Middlesbrough respectively.
These signings have left manager Antonio Conte with a bloated squad, which needs to be trimmed in order to continue the spending spree, with Spain international Torres valued at £30million high on their wanted list.
Giovani Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele are two big earners North Londoners want to get off the wage bill.
Former Wolves full-back Matt Doherty has also been told he can leave while Everton target Harry Winks is unlikely to play much first-team football following Bissouma’s arrival from Brighton.
Tottenham are also ready to loan out defenders Japhet Tanganga and Joe Rodon.
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SAINTS SWOOP ON MAN CITY
Southampton will be hoping the imminent appointment of Manchester City talent spotter Joe Shields will help the south coast side land their third City youngster of the summer.
Shields is expected to leave the Etihad Stadium to become the Saints’ new recruiting manager.
After signing goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu and midfielder Romeo Lavia from City, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men are now ready to sign striker Liam Delap.
Shields has a close bond with Delap, son of former Saints midfielder Rory, having unearthed England’s recent European Under-19 Championship winner as a 16-year-old.
The Saints have made strengthening their line their top priority.
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