Chelsea explore surprise move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton

<ul><li><p>Veteran scored 13 goals in 37 league games last season</p></li><li><p>Interest signals shift in Stamford Bridge transfer strategy</p></li></ul><p>Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton.</p><p>Welbeck is a surprise candidate to bolster Xabi Alonso’s forward line after scoring 13 goals in 37 Premier League match last season, and there is optimism at Stamford Bridge that a deal can be concluded with Brighton understood to be willing to allow the 35-year-old striker, who has a year remaining on his contract, to leave for the right price.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/27/chelsea-surprise-move-danny-welbeck-brighton">Continue reading...</a>