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Chelsea target 35-Year-Old Danny Welbeck from Brighton

7/27/2026

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Chelsea are exploring signing 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton.
Welbeck has 12 months left on his Brighton contract and has scored 51 goals in 201 appearances since 2020, including 13 goals in 37 league games last season.
Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler praised Welbeck’s goal-scoring and leadership after the 2-1 win over Liverpool in March.
Manchester United explored a Welbeck return at the close of the 2025 summer window.

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Chelsea are exploring signing 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton.
Welbeck has 12 months left on his Brighton contract and has scored 51 goals in 201 appearances since 2020, including 13 goals in 37 league games last season.
Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler praised Welbeck’s goal-scoring and leadership after the 2-1 win over Liverpool in March.
Manchester United explored a Welbeck return at the close of the 2025 summer window.