Football News: Everton to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja, Chelsea offers a deal for Raheem Sterling

After spending the 2020-21 season with Vitesse, the Albania international signed a five-year contract with Stamford Bridge before moving to Southampton.

Broja is expected to return to Chelsea for pre-season testing, after which any bids for the forward will be evaluated.

Following the loan return of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan, Chelsea's attacking options remain limited, heading into the new season.

If Broja leaves, the west London club will probably have to look for striking reinforcements in the transfer market.

Chelsea is mulling a move for Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has informed the club that he wishes to leave this summer.

Chelsea has also approached Manchester City about Raheem Sterling and is close to arranging a fee for Raphinha of Leeds United.

Meanwhile, Everton has a hole in their attacking options after selling Richarlison to Tottenham Hotspur for up to £60 million.So far, Frank Lampard's team has only signed defender James Tarwowksi on a free transfer from Burnley.

So far, Frank Lampard's team has only signed defender James Tarwowksi on a free transfer from Burnley.It is reported that West Ham and Everton are pursuing Chelsea striker Armando Broja. 

It is estimated that the 20-year-old Albanian is worth £30 million and has starred on loan at Southampton. Still, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel would like a pre-season evaluation before making any decisions.

Who else is Chelsea being linked with?

In addition to rumors tying Cristiano Ronaldo to Chelsea, The Independent reports that the 37-year-old attacker may be willing to take a hefty pay cut to leave Manchester United, where he is reputedly earning more than £500,000 per week.

The Daily Mirror believes that Old Trafford is set to sign 24-year-old Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez for a fee of £39.6 million.

Manchester United have outbid Arsenal for Martinez, putting the Gunners under pressure to enhance their current offer of £34 million for the Argentina international.

Feyenoord's 23-year-old winger Luis Sinisterra is also on Leeds' radar, reports the Daily Express. Reports state that the Colombian forward has been given permission to discuss a transfer after he was left out of the squad for pre-season training.

Chelsea has agreed to a $45 million deal for Raheem Sterling

According to reports, Rahim Sterling wants to return to London and has already spoken with Tuchel regarding his position next season.

Following constructive conversations, Chelsea is hopeful of reaching an agreement with Manchester City on a sum for Sterling that will certainly exceed £45 million.

According to the reports, Chelsea wants this transfer completed before Tuchel's team departs for their pre-season tour in the United States.

Sterling is pleased with the deal, and with only the finer aspects remaining to be worked out, Manchester City's number 7 could be on his way to West London in the coming days.

Todd Boehly's first male signing since taking over from Marina Granovskaia and acquiring considerable control over Chelsea's transfer affairs would be the England international.

With the failures of the Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele negotiations, both at the hands of Barcelona, every area of the football club will be praying for the third time fortunate.