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Chelsea Pursues Henderson, Welbeck as Brighton Striker Crisis Deepens

7/29/2026

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Summary

Chelsea Chase Veterans

Chelsea under Xabi Alonso are targeting Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck, marking a shift from youth policy.
Henderson, 36, has agreed terms and will leave Brentford on a free transfer to 2028.
Welbeck, 35, has permission for a medical and will sign a deal to 2028 once Brighton approve a fee.
Chelsea have spent £117 million on Morgan Rogers and added Marco Palestra and Maxence Lacroix after finishing 10th in 2025-26.

Summary

Welbeck Exit Risk

Welbeck’s 13 goals, worth 13 points, could drop Brighton from eighth to relegation danger if he leaves.
Brighton lack a striker because Tzimas is out with an ACL injury and because they do not trust Kostoulas.
A €3.9 million fee would aid Brighton’s finances but would leave the front line empty.
If transferred, Welbeck would become first player to appear in the Premier League for Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.

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Chelsea Chase Veterans

Chelsea under Xabi Alonso are targeting Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck, marking a shift from youth policy.
Henderson, 36, has agreed terms and will leave Brentford on a free transfer to 2028.
Welbeck, 35, has permission for a medical and will sign a deal to 2028 once Brighton approve a fee.
Chelsea have spent £117 million on Morgan Rogers and added Marco Palestra and Maxence Lacroix after finishing 10th in 2025-26.

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