Chelsea explores signing Danny Welbeck from Brighton for added experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Chelsea is in discussions to acquire Danny Welbeck from Brighton as they aim to enhance their youthful forward line. Welbeck, 35, has under a year remaining on his contract and is coming off a prolific season where he netted 13 league goals. Chelsea's strategy follows their failure to secure Granit Xhaka and reflects a broader effort to incorporate more seasoned players into their squad. As the team undergoes significant changes in its attack, the situation regarding several forwards remains uncertain, with players like Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu attracting interest from other clubs.
- •Danny Welbeck scored 13 league goals for Brighton last season.
- •Chelsea aims to add more experienced players to their lineup.
- •Welbeck has less than a year left on his contract with Brighton.
- •Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu's futures at Chelsea are uncertain.
- •Chelsea's squad was the youngest in the Premier League last season.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea close to signing Brighton striker Danny Welbeck
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"Chelsea are close to signing Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.The Blues are looking to add more experience and leadership to their attacking options and...
"Chelsea are exploring a deal to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton as the club seek to add experience to their frontline.Welbeck has less than a year to run on his contract at Brighton and Chelsea are a...
"Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Brighton & Hove Albion’s Danny Welbeck, according to Alex Crook. They will now try to agree a fee for his services.The Blues are looking to add experience to ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:35 PMChelsea close to signing Brighton striker Danny Welbeck
Chelsea are close to signing Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.The Blues are looking to add more experience and leadership to their attacking options and...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 6:25 AMDanny Welbeck agrees terms with Chelsea ahead of surprise summer transfer
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Brighton & Hove Albion’s Danny Welbeck, according to Alex Crook. They will now try to agree a fee for his services.The Blues are looking to add experience to ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:26 PMChelsea make surprise move for Brighton striker Danny Welbeck
Danny Welbeck is into the final year of his Brighton contract
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:35 PMChelsea eye shock swoop for Brighton’s Danny Welbeck to add vital experience to youthful frontline
Chelsea are exploring a deal to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton as the club seek to add experience to their frontline.Welbeck has less than a year to run on his contract at Brighton and Chelsea are a...
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