Chelsea open talks with Brighton for Danny Welbeck

At 35, Welbeck is on Chelsea's radar after a 14-goal season.

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What happened. Chelsea have opened club-to-club talks with Brighton over a potential transfer for Danny Welbeck.

• Welbeck scored 14 goals and 2 assists last season.
• Chelsea's attack struggled for consistency in 2025/26.
• Liam Delap scored only once in 28 appearances.

If signed, Welbeck would bolster Chelsea's attack under new manager Xabi Alonso.

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