Chelsea are reportedly favouring the idea of retaining the services of Armando Broja next season.
The 20-year-old has spent the ongoing campaign on loan at Southampton, contributing six goals from 29 appearances in the Premier League.
Such has been the Albania international's impact that the Saints are one of many clubs who wish to sign the youngster for 2022-23 and even beyond.
However, according to Tuttmercatoweb, Thomas Tuchel would seemingly prefer to keep Broja at Stamford Bridge rather than send him back out on loan.
The suggestion comes from a report which cites Napoli as another potential destination, the Italian giants potentially needing to replace Victor Osimhen.
Nevertheless, a move to Serie A, temporary or permanent, appears unlikely at this stage, the report saying that the player's future is on course to be in the Premier League.
Darren Plant
