ARMANDO Broja is reportedly unlikely to extend his loan stay at Saints next season.

The Athletic claim the “most probable outcome” for the 20-year-old frontman is that he leaves Chelsea on a permanent transfer in the summer, or competes for for a starting spot at Stamford Bridge.

Broja has impressed the hierarchy at St Mary’s since he arrived on a season-long switch from Chelsea in the summer.

He has scored five times in 17 Premier League appearances this campaign.

Speaking to the media about the youngster last week, boss Ralph Hasenhuttl revealed talks were taking place between Saints chief executive Martin Semmens and Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia regarding the Albania international.

Hasenhuttl said: “Martin (Semmens) is in close contact with Marina (Granovskaia) and they will definitely find the right words and the right conversations.

“Everyone has their interests, this is normal in this business, but we must find a decision that is best for everybody.

"We will find a solution that is hopefully the best for the player and also for us. There are various options that you can talk about.

“The most important thing is that the player knows what he has to do. I think that he knows very clear what he has with us at this club and that he feels super good here, everyone knows that.

“He knows Tino (Livramento), he knows Dynel (Simeu) from Chelsea, he gets on well with Will (Smallbone) and Nathan Tella, it’s a young group.

“This isn't about money, it is about feeling comfortable and getting a good atmosphere to develop your game and to get better and better.”

He continued: “There are a lot of talks to be had but Martin is on this and Broja should concentrate on this game.

“It’s a job for us as a club but also his people around him. I know that his family is very keen that he is with us and they have absolutely confirmed that he should stay longer with us.

“Then it’s also about Chelsea and what they want.”