TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 29 Jul 2026
Chelsea close in on Danny Welbeck deal
Veteran striker set for medical after 13-goal Premier League season.
D. Welbeck
player
Player
Danny Welbeck
Position
Striker
From
Brighton & Hove Albion
To
Chelsea
Contract
Until 2028
What happened. Chelsea are finalising a two-year deal for Danny Welbeck, who will undergo a medical and potentially join the squad in Hong Kong.
- Welbeck scored 13 Premier League goals last season.
- He had 12 months remaining on his Brighton contract.
- Chelsea may sell or loan up to three strikers.
“No comment.”
— Xabi Alonso
Welbeck would bring experience to Chelsea's younger squad.
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