Chelsea in talks for Welbeck; Man Utd not hijacking

Chelsea are in secret talks to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton, but Man Utd aren't intervening.

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What happened. Danny Welbeck is in talks to join Chelsea from Brighton, while Manchester United have not indicated any plan to re-sign their former academy graduate.

• Welbeck, 35, has one year left on his Brighton contract.
• He scored 23 league goals in the last two seasons.
• Man Utd are also seeking a striker but not pursuing Welbeck.

Chelsea aim to bolster their squad before the new season with Welbeck's experience.

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