Chelsea striker Armando Broja is set to join Burnley after Everton loan spell | OneFootball

Chelsea striker Armando Broja is set to join Burnley after spending last season on loan at Everton, according to RMC Sports journalist Fabrice Hawkins and Fabrizio Romano.

The 23-year-old was with the Toffees at Goodison Park last term, playing 11 times across all competitions.

He failed to weigh in with a goal or an assist as his fitness struggles hindered him from regular opportunities.

Everton opted against doing a permanent deal for Broja as they prepare for life at Hill Dickinson Stadium and have signed French striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal instead.

However, Burnley are keen on the Chelsea outcast upon their return to the Premier League, and he will be desperate to prove himself after some underwhelming performances in front of goal in recent seasons.

The England-born Albanian international was at Fulham in 2023-24, making only eight appearances without scoring.

Broja last impressed back in 2022-23, notching nine goals in 38 games for Southampton, and Everton were hoping he could recover that form on Merseyside last term.

Unfortunately, things did not go as planned and it will be interesting to see how the striker fares as he looks to impress at his sixth club.

Burnley are desperate to impress as they look to retain their Premier League status at the end of next season.

The Turf Moor club have completed permanent deals for Bashir Humphreys, Jaidon Anthony, Marcus Edwards and Zian Flemming after their impressive loan spells last term.

Clarets manager Scott Parker has also added Quilindschy Hartman, Max Weiss, Axel Tuanzebe, Loum Tchaouna, Kyle Walker and Jacob Bruun Larsen to his squad, and Broja is next in line.

He is no longer needed at Chelsea as the Blues have more than enough options in the striking department, but he still has the potential to turn out solid.

Parker will be eager to pull out all the stops to get the best out of Broja and have him firing on all cylinders.