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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 £25m deal in place for the Chelsea striker.

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

There is however no plans to make his move permanent in 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

The Slough-born forward has also been attracting interest from several other Premier League clubs, including West Ham United.