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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are seeking to sign West Bromwich Albion striker Josh Maja.
The Nigerian performed well in the tournament this season, scoring 12 goals and making two assists in all competitions. He could prove to be a good signing for London clubs.
according to TransfersThe player is worth £15m, and it is fair to assume that Chelsea and Tottenham have the resources to complete the deal.
Chelsea need to bring in a quality striker, and Maja would be a great signing for a reasonable price. He could compete with Nicholas Jackson for the starting spot. More competition for places will help both players improve and will allow Chelsea to grow as a team as well.
On the other hand, Tottenham signed Dominic Solanke at the start of the season, and the England international has performed reasonably well so far. However, they need more support in attack and the West Brom striker could be the perfect signing.
Josh Maja may want to make a switch to the Premier League
At 26 years old, he is at the peak of his powers, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge and test himself at a higher level. It can be difficult to turn down the opportunity to play in the Premier League. It will be interesting to see whether Chelsea and Tottenham step up their efforts to sign the player with a formal offer in the coming weeks.
Both clubs need to strengthen their squad before the January window closes. Chelsea have started the season well and will be looking to secure Champions League qualification. Signing the right players will certainly help them finish the season strong.
Tottenham are in a similar situation, and will be desperate for European qualification for next season. It remains to be seen if they can win the race for Maja's signature.
