TransferFootball.LondonUnverified source· 29 Jul 2026
Chelsea finalise deal to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton
Xabi Alonso has been told exactly what to expect from the 35-year-old striker.
D. Welbeck
player
Player
Danny Welbeck
From
Brighton
To
Chelsea
Contract
Two-year deal
What happened. Chelsea are finalising a deal to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton, with personal terms agreed and permission for a medical.
- Welbeck is Brighton's all-time leading Premier League scorer with 46 goals.
- Half of those goals came under manager Fabian Hurzeler.
- Hurzeler described Welbeck as an elite, commendable professional.
“The 35-year-old is an elite, commendable professional.”
— Fabian Hurzeler
Welbeck is set to bolster Chelsea's attack under new manager Xabi Alonso.
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