Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 27 Jul 2026
Chelsea eye shock move for Brighton's Danny Welbeck
Xabi Alonso has green-lit a surprise swoop for the veteran striker to bolster Chelsea's attack.
D. Welbeck
player
Player
Danny Welbeck
Position
Striker
Current club
Brighton
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
Not specified
What happened. Chelsea are in talks to sign Danny Welbeck, with new manager Xabi Alonso keen on the Brighton striker.
- Welbeck has 12 months left on his Brighton contract.
- He scored 13 Premier League goals last season.
- Chelsea have already signed Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix.
Chelsea's spending spree continues as Alonso shapes his squad for the new season.
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