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Everton have signed Chelsea forward Armando Broja on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent next summer.
The 22-year-old Albania international had looked set to complete a deadline day move to Ipswich.
But a late twist saw the Merseyside club submit a deal sheet before the 23:00 BST deadline for the striker, who is expected to be out until mid-October with a foot injury.
Broja, whose
Ipswich are set to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja on a season-long loan in a deal that could become permanent.
The Premier League newcomers have included a clause that would see them sign the 22-year-old on a permanent basis for £30m should they avoid relegation.
A transfer would also be contigent on Ipswich agreeing a contract with Broja at the end of the season.
Albania international Broja was initially reluctant
Conor Gallagher, Trevoh Chalobah, Ian Maatsen and Armando Broja could be sold if Chelsea received acceptable offers this summer.
Gallagher and Chalobah, both 24, were significant parts of former manager Mauricio Pochettino’s plans, and he was ready to advocate for the duo to stay but his departure has added further uncertainty about their futures.
The Argentine left Stamford Bridge in an amicable exit by mutual consent on Tuesday evening.
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