Chelsea plans transfer strategy centered on Jordan Henderson and others
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:28 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Chelsea is implementing a unique transfer strategy, aiming to recreate the Sunderland starting eleven that triumphed 3-0 at Stamford Bridge in November 2010. Key figures from that match, including Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson, are now on Chelsea's roster. This strategic pivot highlights a focus on experienced players who have previously shown promise at Chelsea. The team looks to continue this trend in upcoming transfer discussions.
- •Chelsea aims to sign players reminiscent of the 2010 Sunderland XI.
- •Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck are now teammates at Chelsea.
- •Chelsea’s transfer policy seems to focus on veteran players.
- •The move follows a long-standing tradition of recruiting familiar faces.
- 3:28 PMThe Guardian Sport — Chelsea, Jordan Henderson and a transfer pivot for the ages
"Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Who’s next? Can they convince Craig Gordon to reverse his recent retirement? Invite Bolo Zenden back for a second spell at Stamford Bridge? Get Kieran Richardson to replace Marc Cucurella? Chelsea really have cooked up a fascinating transfer policy: to recreate the Sunderland XI that triumphed 3-0 at the Bridge in November 2010. Danny Welbeck, 19 and on loan from Manchester United, sealed victory that day; Jordan Henderson, 20 and days away from his England debut, ran things in the middle alongside Lee Cattermole. Sixteen years later, Welbeck and Henderson are teammates once again, brought together by Chelsea’s sudden realisation that Alan Hansen had a point. This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions. Continue reading...
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