SAINTS are in talks with Chelsea over a deal to sign striker Armando Broja on a loan deal, the Daily Echo understands.

The 19-year-old spent last season out on loan at Vitesse Arnhem in Holland, scoring 10 goals in 30 appearances.

He returned to London to feature with the Blues during pre-season, scoring for the European champions in a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in a friendly at Vitality Stadium last month.

But he now looks set for another spell away from Stamford Bridge, with his long-term future secured having penned a new five-year deal this summer.

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Talks are well advanced over the deal, with the Echo understanding it could be completed as early as today.

Slough-born Broja is an Albania international, having played six times for the senior side, qualifying through his Albanian parents.

Saints are also in talks to sign Adam Armstrong from Blackburn Rovers, after having a bid accepted today by the Lancashire club.