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West Ham and Nottingham Forest to go head to head for Chelsea forward as 'shortlist' update emerges

Nottingham Forest and West Ham will go head to head for Chelsea youngster Armando Broja, according to reports.

Broja is available for another loan away from Stamford Bridge having established his talent during an impressive 12 months at Southampton. During his time on the south coast he six goals and contributed one assist in 32 appearances.

The 20-year-old forward is being considered by the Reds, although Steve Cooper is not alone in his interest of the young forward.

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According to ExWHUEmployee (via Football League World ), Broja has been placed on the Hammers' transfer shortlist ahead of the window opening on June 10. The 20-year-old is a quick and powerful number nine who is highly rated at Stamford Bridge and has been linked with Everton as well as Forest and West Ham.

With four years left on his contract, Chelsea are unlikely to sell with Forest far more likely to push for a loan deal if they do move. The Reds will count on manager Steve Cooper's excellent reputation for developing young talent and will be able to point to the progress of Djed Spence and James Garner this season during their loan spells.

Forest are also ready to move for Wolves forward Morgan Gibbs-White, who excelled on loan in the Championship with Sheffield United.

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Gibbs-White, 22, had his penalty saved by Brice Samba in the play-off semi-finals, but scored 12 times and assisted a further 10 in 37 appearances for the Blades. Wolves value him at around £20million and Forest could face competition from Southampton, while Wolves boss Bruno Lage is also keen to retain the player.

Gibbs-White is a fan of Cooper after playing for him when England won the Under-17 World Cup and NottinghamshireLive understands Cooper remains a huge admirer of the versatile forward.

Further additions are needed in attack with only Sam Surridge and Lyle Taylor contracted for next season. A decision will need to be made on and by Lewis Grabban as he will be 35 by the end of next season. Forest look set to try and persuade Aston Villa to sell Keinan Davis to them after his excellent loan spell at the City Ground, while they must also resolve Philip Zinckernagel's future as he returns to Watford.

Wingers Jed Wallace and Josh Bowler have also been linked, as they were in January when they bid for both players. Wallace is set to become a free agent when his Millwall contract expires, while Bowler has one year left on his deal at Blackpool.

Will Nottingham Forest win the race to sign Armando Broja? Let us know in the comments section below...

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