McKenna: Broja Discussions Ongoing - Ipswich Town News
Town boss Kieran McKenna has confirmed that discussions are continuing regarding the loan signing of Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
The 22-year-old was allowed to set to sign for the Blues on a loan deal which would become a £30 million permanent deal next summer if Town stay up.
However, an achilles issue emerged in his medical and the clubs have continued to discuss the details of the move, with the Blues presumably looking to mitigate any risk.
Regardless of any long-term issues, the injury is expected to keep the Albanian international out of action for around seven weeks.
It’s understood Chelsea are now giving him a scan to assess for themselves the extent of the problem.
The deal remains up in the air as it stands and the figures involved could change as a result of the continuing negotiations and the West Londoners’ thinking following the scan.
Town boss Kieran McKenna confirmed that talks are still ongoing between the parties, while keeping tight-lipped regarding Chiedozie Ogbene, who we understand it’s hoped will sign in time to be involved in the Carabao Cup tie at Wimbledon tomorrow.
"With Armando, it’s a player we’ve spoken to, I think that’s pretty well known, there are discussions going on with Chelsea at the moment. I’ve not been privy to them over the last 24 hours,” he said at his morning press conference.
"There are discussions ongoing and we’ll see if it’s the right thing for the clubs and the player before Friday.
"Other than that, it’s not right to speak on any other rumours until anything is confirmed.”
Asked to confirm the issue relates to the medical, McKenna added: "I think that’s not right for me to comment on. That’s between the player, first and foremost, and the clubs and there’s discussions ongoing and we’ll see what the resolution is by Friday.”
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