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Southampton 'are NOT planning a bid' to sign impressive on-loan Chelsea striker Armando Broja permanently this month... as West Ham also eye a deal for the Albanian

Southampton are not planning a bid to make Armando Broja's loan move permanent, despite initial reports of a £25million deal in place for the Chelsea striker.

The Albanian international has been in fine form for the Saints, scoring seven goals in 21 outings since joining on loan last summer.

There are, however, no plans to make his move permanent in the final days of the January transfer window, despite ongoing interest from Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl, according to talkSPORT.

Southampton are not planning a bid to make Armando Broja's loan move permanent

Southampton are not planning a bid to make Armando Broja's loan move permanent

The Saints were initially planning a u00a325million bid for the Chelsea striker this month

Hasenhuttl said of the player's future earlier this month: 'We will find the right conversation with the player, the agents, the club.