Chelsea transfer roundup: Premier League rivals eye Broja, Gallagher latest, Santos set for exit deadline

Chelsea are looking to trim their squad in the final hours of the January 2024 transfer window.

The Blues spent a whopping £600 million in two transfer windows last year, but their ridiculous spending has slowed down.

chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino has still been urging Todd Boehly not to take out his checkbook After a difficult season.

However, west Londoners are considering expenses rather than income ahead of what should be a busy summer.

Armando Broja

talkSPORT understands that Chelsea They are willing to allow the striker Armando Broja leaving the club on loan today.

However, they want a £5m loan fee, plus a purchase obligation.

The Blues were initially seeking £50m to sell the academy graduate, but when time ran out they reduced their demands.

Fulham are leading the race for Broja's signature, with the Cottagers desperate for a striker.

Wolves were also interested but withdrew from the race, but with Chelsea's demands now reduced, other Premier League clubs could opt for the Albanian international.

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Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher He is unlikely to leave Chelsea in the latter stages of the transfer window.

talkSPORT understands the England international is now expected to finish out the rest of the season at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham are big admirers of Gallagher and Ange Postecoglou believes he would be the perfect addition to their team.

But the Spurs refuse to arrive Chelsea's asking price is 50 million poundswhich means Gallagher is staying.

The reason the Blues are willing to sell Gallagher is because he is an academy product and would generate £50m of pure profit.

However, given his importance to Pochettino, it was a move that didn't make much sense.

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Andrew Santos

Another player who will surely walk out the door in the final hours of the transfer window is Andrey Santos.

The Brazilian was recalled from a season-long loan at Nottingham Forest earlier this month having made just one league appearance.

Santos is currently away with the Brazilian Olympic team, but looks set to make another temporary move.

It seems that the 19-year-old is heading to Strasbourg, according to the Evening Standard.

The French team is one of Chelsea's sister teams because it is owned by Todd Boehly and company, and Santos would be the second Chelsea player to sign for Strasbourg since Boehly acquired the club.

Angelo Gabriel is a regular for the Ligue 1 side and Chelsea will hope Santos can replicate Gabriel's achievements.

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